Papers, 1929-1959 [microform].

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Papers, 1929-1959 [microform].

Correspondence, memoranda, speeches, scrapbooks, clippings, and other papers relating principally to Wallgren's service as governor of Washington and as chairman of the Federal Power Commission. Includes the personal correspondence between Wallgren and Harry S. Truman.

1 microfilm reel.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8052862

Harry S. Truman Library

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