Papers, 1917-1940s.

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Papers, 1917-1940s.

Correspondence, scrapbooks, clippings, and other items, relating to Mills's affiliation with the U.S. Naval Reserve, his involvement with civic affairs, American Legion, Boy Scouts of America, hospitals, Red Cross, and the World War II home front.

14.5 cubic ft.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8048875

HistoryMiami Museum

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