John Burley Swainson papers, 1943-1975.

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John Burley Swainson papers, 1943-1975.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/34420492

Political and gubernatorial files, judicial papers, and personal papers, including World War II correspondence and papers, 1969-1970, reflecting his interest in drug rehabilitation.

71.5 linear ft., 1 oversize folder and 1 oversize v.

Bentley Historical Library

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Bentley Historical Library

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