[Letter] 1917, August 3, Chicago, Illinois [to] Mr. [Edwin] Markham, Bridgewater, Massachusetts / George William Eggers. 1917.

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[Letter] 1917, August 3, Chicago, Illinois [to] Mr. [Edwin] Markham, Bridgewater, Massachusetts / George William Eggers. 1917.

Informs Markham that his lecture "God and Country" has to be changed to another topic, is has to be art related to be held at the Art Institute.

1 p. on 1 leaf ; 21-28 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7578445

Wagner College, Horrmann Library

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Markham, Edwin, 1852-1940

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