Typed transcript of an oral history interview with William Jarvis, Oct. 7, 1977 / interviewed by Frank F. Jordon.

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Typed transcript of an oral history interview with William Jarvis, Oct. 7, 1977 / interviewed by Frank F. Jordon.

60 leaves ; 28 cm. + 2 sound cassettes.

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Jarvis, William C. (William Charles), -1836

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