Frank E. Bolden papers, 1930-1967.

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Frank E. Bolden papers, 1930-1967.

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The Frank E. Bolden Papers contain correspondence, writings, newspaper clippings, memos and student notebooks that date between 1930 and 1967. The collection contains material from his time as a student at the University of Pittsburgh, records relating to his journalism career with the Pittsburgh Courier and the U.S. Military, along with materials on his personal and family life. Each series contains a scope note detailing the content found within the records.

2.5 linear ft. (2 boxes)

University of Pittsburgh

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University of Pittsburgh

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Bolden, Frank E., 1912-2003

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