Papers of Hilda Howland Mason, 1972-1977.

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Papers of Hilda Howland Mason, 1972-1977.

The papers consist of office files maintained by Ms. Mason during her tenure on the D.C. Board of Education. The files include correspondence, memoranda, minutes, notes, reports, studies, ephemera, and photographs. Folders are arranged alphabetically according to file headings established by Ms. Mason's office.

77 linear ft.

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District of Columbia Public Library

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