Draper manuscript collection, 1779-1794

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Draper manuscript collection, 1779-1794

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/665066657

Includes series F, P, Q, R, and S of the Draper manuscript collection located at the Wisconsin State Historical Society and contains Draper's biographical sketches, memoranda books and historical miscellanies.

9.8 linear ft. (1 volume, 1 large manuscript, 32 microfilm reels)

Detroit Public Library, Detroit Main Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7958750

Detroit Public Library, Detroit Main Library

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