Lenox T. Thornton autobiography, 1924-1999.

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Lenox T. Thornton autobiography, 1924-1999.

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The collection consists of nine bound volumes that span from 1924 to 1999. The volumes describe Lenox T. Thornton's life in great detail. The information was originally written in his diary and then rewritten in this form by Thornton. Pictures from his life (in color and black and white) are included throughout the volumes. Each volume is indexed.

9 v. (2.25 linear feet).

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