Correspondence with Paul Philippe Cret, 1932-1933.

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Correspondence with Paul Philippe Cret, 1932-1933.

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Correspondence from C. F. Skinker and to Alba Johnson concerns Cret's design for a new building, Work No. 181 (never built), and/or alterations to the existing building, Work No. 283.

2 items (2 leaves).

University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library

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