Hamner, Laura V., papers, 1890-1963

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Hamner, Laura V., papers, 1890-1963

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The Laura V. Hamner Papers, 1890-1963, contain correspondence, literary productions, financial records, broadsides, scrapbooks, photographic cuts, and newspaper clippings, which document Hamner's career as an author, teacher, newspaper columnist, and radio announcer.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8037579

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