Richard J. Hummel Sr. papers, 1861-1929 (bulk 1894-1896).

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Richard J. Hummel Sr. papers, 1861-1929 (bulk 1894-1896).

Papers of Richard J. Hummel Sr., Baton Rouge, La., postmaster, include an acknowledgment from Governor Huey P. Long of a letter from Hummel concerning a proposed plan for additional financial aid from the state for public schools (1929), a Louisiana state bond (1875), 246 hand-stamped mail covers (1894-1896), and a Louisiana militia commission (1861).

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