Flora Fisher oral history interview, July 27, 1977.

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Flora Fisher oral history interview, July 27, 1977.

Interview by C. Garn Coombs with Flora Fisher regarding her experiences while teaching at BYU from 1917-1940; and her experiences with the BYU College of Education.

1 reel to reel audio tape (1 hour) + 17 p. unbound transcript.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7383806

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