Henry A. Ford papers 1832-1962

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Henry A. Ford papers 1832-1962

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Correspondence and other papers relating chiefly to Henry A. Ford's missionary activities in Gabon, including parts of his daily journal (1854-1856), medical notes, and family letters.

4 boxes 40 x 27 x 13 cm.1 box 31 x 27 x 13 cm.

SUNY Oswego, Penfield Library

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SUNY Oswego, Penfield Library

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