James Paul Chapin correspondence, 1953

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James Paul Chapin correspondence, 1953

1953

The collection consists of letters, handwritten and typewritten, to and from Chapin, mostly concerning his upcoming trip and work.

48 items (.25 linear ft.)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7705923

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