Harry Huntington Whitely collection, 1896-1957.

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Harry Huntington Whitely collection, 1896-1957.

This collection consists of conservation scrapbooks (1927-1957), editorial scrapbooks (1931-1956), and speeches and articles (1896-1957) of, or relating to the work of Harry Huntington Whitely.

2 cu. ft.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7432023

State Archive of Michigan

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Whitely, Harry Huntington.

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Michigan. Commission of Conservation

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Michigan. Department of Conservation

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