Papers of Ada Peirce McCormick, 1881-1978 (1920-1974).

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Papers of Ada Peirce McCormick, 1881-1978 (1920-1974).

The bulk of the collection contains family, personal and business correspondence with more than 500 correspondents. Also includes manuscripts, business records, photographs, drawings and printed material.

54 linear ft. (108 boxes)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7438273

University of Arizona Libraries

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