Margaret B. Kober collection, 1926-1982.

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Margaret B. Kober collection, 1926-1982.

Contains documents, correspondence, newspaper clippings, photographs and other memorabilia relating to Margaret Kober's activities and issues while serving on the Phoenix City Council, and the Presevation of Camelback Mountain Project, as well as when she received the Phoenix Woman of the Year Award.

1 ft.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7810253

Arizona State University Libraries

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