William L. Carss papers, 1918-1929.

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William L. Carss papers, 1918-1929.

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Correspondence, invitations, newsletters, printed materials, and related papers regarding Carss' activities as a (Farmer-Labor) U.S. representative from Minnesota's Eighth Congressional District (1919-1921, 1925-1929).

3.0 cu. ft. (3 boxes).

Minnesota Historical Society, Division of Archives and Manuscripts

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SNAC Resource ID: 7314680

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