Robert D. Newton papers, 1940-1947 [manuscript].

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Robert D. Newton papers, 1940-1947 [manuscript].

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/276309762

The collection contains correspondence (1944-1947); ephemera, journals, notebooks (1942-1945); military papers (1940-1947); and Newton's scrapbook with additional items: personal ephemera, photographs, patches, pamphlets (ca.1940-1945).

1 linear ft. (1 box), 1 oversize box

Denver Public Library, Central Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7244932

Denver Public Library, Central Library

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