Höfeln family papers, 1831-1897.

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Höfeln family papers, 1831-1897.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/640593191

Letters to Charlotte Fischer (von Höfeln), with letters to and from other family members and some miscellaneous items.

0.6 linear feet (2 boxes)

eng,

ger,

Newberry Library

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