Correspondence, 1916 Aug. 28, 1922 July 18.

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Correspondence, 1916 Aug. 28, 1922 July 18.

The collection consists of two letters received by Lucas, the first from Oldfield Thomas, the second from W.T. Hornaday. Both letters are answers to queries from Lucas.

2 items ; 19-28 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7754391

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