John Tonkin papers, 1903-1930.

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John Tonkin papers, 1903-1930.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/71014344

Tonkin's "Massage and Swedish Movements" certificate, 1904, and financial account book, 1907-1918, related to his work as a masseur in Washington, D.C.; together with his daughter Elizabeth's autobiographical notes, a newspaper clipping, and a travel diary from a European trip (1930); and family photographs.

0.65 cubic ft. (1 oversize container)

Historical Society of Washington, D.C.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8072100

Historical Society of Washington, D.C.

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