Florence Ranuzzi Papers

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Florence Ranuzzi Papers

1919-2001

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This collection contains material relating to the personal activities of conservative political activist Florence Ranuzzi (1908-2002), who co-founded Poor Richard's Bookshop in Hollywood, California. The materials reflect her early life in the motion picture industry, and business papers concerning Poor Richard's Bookshop, with the bulk dating from 1957-1972. The collection includes 249 letters and manuscript materials, 3 boxes of ephemera and small publications, and 6 scrapbooks.

Approximately 700 pieces in 14 boxes

eng, Latn

Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens

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