Bernice Dutrieuille Shelton papers, 1913-1983

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Bernice Dutrieuille Shelton papers, 1913-1983

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/60523505

The collection contains personal and professional correspondence and related materials, drafts and clippings of many of Shelton's columns, drafts of a history of the Dutrieuille family written by Shelton, miscellaneous writings and printed materials, and uncataloged photographs.

27 boxes (10.8 linear ft.)

eng, Latn

Historical Society of Pennsylvania

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SNAC Resource ID: 7779942

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