Martin T. Brewer letters, 1893-1921.

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Martin T. Brewer letters, 1893-1921.

Letters written by Dr. Martin Brewer to family members. The letters contain information about his education, work and community activities. The correspondence begins in 1893 while Brewer was attending medical school.

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