Weldon A. Chase papers, 1942-1946 [manuscript].

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Weldon A. Chase papers, 1942-1946 [manuscript].

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/62459960

The bulk of the collection contains correspondence between Chase and his parents, additional correspondence belonging to Elton W. Chase and Marion Chase (Weldon Chase's older brother and mother) is included.

1 linear ft. (2 boxes)

Denver Public Library, Central Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7815742

Denver Public Library, Central Library

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