Nelson Holmes Van Vorhes papers 1841-1934.

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Nelson Holmes Van Vorhes papers 1841-1934.

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The Nelson Holmes Van Vorhes papers span from 1841 to 1934 and contain correspondence between Van Vorhes and family members; government documents; newspaper clippings; a scrapbook; and wedding invitations.

1.3 cubic feet.

Ohio University, Alden Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7997331

Ohio University, Alden Library

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