Papers, 1879-1973.

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Papers, 1879-1973.

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Businessman. Correspondence (1879-1973) to John J. Carrington from his relatives and friends while he worked for the YMCA, and business correspondence between Carrington and the YMCA. Also included are some of Carrington's school records, receipts, and miscellaneous newspaper articles.

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University of Oklahoma, Bizzell Memorial Library

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University of Oklahoma, Bizzell Memorial Library

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