Scrapbooks : of Albertis S. Harrison, 1955-1966.

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Scrapbooks : of Albertis S. Harrison, 1955-1966.

The scrapbooks are filled chiefly with news clippings from Virginia newspapers. The clippings follow Harrison's political career and include news articles, editorials, photographs, and cartoons.

6 reels : positive ; 35 mm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7274560

University of Virginia. Library

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Virginia. Governor (1962-1966 : Harrison)

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Harrison, Albertis S. (Albertis Sydney), 1907-1995

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