Felice Cohn papers, 1902-1960.

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Felice Cohn papers, 1902-1960.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/613195174

Scrapbooks relating to Cohn's activities with the American Red Cross, Reno Business and Professional Women's Club, Nevada Federation of Women's Clubs, Nevada Historical Society, and National Association of Women Lawyers, of which she was vice-president; together with a small amount of correspondence.

4 boxes.

Nevada State Historical Society

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SNAC Resource ID: 7803702

Nevada State Historical Society

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