John Rao, Jr. western entertainers collection, 1900-1972.

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Rao, John, Jr. John Rao, Jr. western entertainers collection, 1900-1972.

Title

John Rao, Jr. western entertainers collection, 1900-1972.

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http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/58795216

Extent

8.2 cubic feet (4 document boxes, 2 flat boxes, 6 sound recording boxes, 4 oversized folders)

Holding Repository

National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum

Information

SNAC Resource ID: 7771725

National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum

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John Rao, Jr. western entertainers collection, 1900-1972.

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