Thomason, John William, Jr., Papers, 1918-1950

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Thomason, John William, Jr., Papers, 1918-1950

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Newspaper clippings, letters, a photograph, an engraving, and a manuscript comprise the John William Thomason, Jr., Papers, 1918-1950, and relate to Thomason's life and career as a United States Marine Corps Captain, author, and artist.

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