Papers, 1937-1964.

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Papers, 1937-1964.

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Collection contains 20 pieces of correspondence regarding publication of "It Sounds Impossible" (1963-1964); scripts for the radio programs "Defense for America," "Gang Busters," "Mr. District Attorney," and "Your Defense Reporter" written by Slate (1937-1941); 2 scrapbooks; photographs of Slate; and 8 33 1/3 rpm records for two BBC programs on the Mississippi Delta and music in New Orleans (1947).

1.35 cubic ft. (3 boxes) + phonodiscs.

Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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