[Reminiscences of William Henry Wood : b. 12/19/1844, d. 5/5/1935, in his 91st year : dictated in 1927, in his 83rd year : typescript]. [1927]

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[Reminiscences of William Henry Wood : b. 12/19/1844, d. 5/5/1935, in his 91st year : dictated in 1927, in his 83rd year : typescript]. [1927]

26 leaves ; 28 cm.

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Minnesota Historical Society Library

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