Papers of Douglas Dow, 1938-1980 (bulk 1940-1942).

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Papers of Douglas Dow, 1938-1980 (bulk 1940-1942).

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Papers reflect his and his staff's efforts to acquire various military vehicles and associated commodities over the two-year period he served in the Quartermaster General Corp. Office. This portion of the collection has been designated Part 1.

8 boxes.4 linear ft.

Detroit Public Library, Detroit Main Library

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Detroit Public Library, Detroit Main Library

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Dow, Douglas, d. 1991.

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