Transcript of oral history interview with George H.N. Luhrs, Jr., June 9-August 4, 1977 / conducted by Charles C. Colley.

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Transcript of oral history interview with George H.N. Luhrs, Jr., June 9-August 4, 1977 / conducted by Charles C. Colley.

Transcript of oral history interview with George Luhrs, Jr., discussing the history and development of the Luhrs family property holdings and life in Phoenix, Arizona.

155 leaves ; 28 cm.

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Arizona State University Libraries

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