I.D. O'Donnell papers, 1884-1947.

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I.D. O'Donnell papers, 1884-1947.

Diaries, correspondence, business records, literary manuscripts, postcard albums, subject files, and photographs.

3.6 linear ft.

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Lane, Franklin K.

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Billings, Frederick, 1823-1890

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Cooney, Frank H. (Frank Henry), 1872-1935

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Myers, Henry L. (Henry Lee), 1862-1943

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Walsh, Thomas Jones, 1859-1933

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Wilson, M. L. (Milburn Lincoln), 1885-1969

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Erickson, John Edward, 1863-1946

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Biographical Note Thomas J. Walsh 1859, June 12 Born, Two Rivers, Wis. 1884 Law degree, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wis. Admitted to the bar and commenced law practice, Redfield, S.D. ...