[William F. Knowland at the Commonwealth Club] [sound recording]. [1958?]

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[William F. Knowland at the Commonwealth Club] [sound recording]. [1958?]

Campaign speech made during his run for governor of California in 1958.

1 sound tape reel : mono. ; 10 in.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7682133

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Knowland, William Fife, 1908-1974

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