[Letter from A.F. Bandelier to Mrs. Mary Hemenway, November 28th, 1889]. 1889.

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[Letter from A.F. Bandelier to Mrs. Mary Hemenway, November 28th, 1889]. 1889.

Letter describes the bibliographic research conducted by A.F. Bandelier for the Hemenway Southwest Archaeological Expedition. His research focuses on finding manuscripts on the early history of New Mexico, Arizona, Sonora and Chihuahua.

7 leaves ; 28 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7522403

Harvard University, Tozzer Library

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