W. Franklin Richards papers. circa 1918-1972.

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W. Franklin Richards papers. circa 1918-1972.

Collection contains the personal and professional papers of W. Franklin Richards. These papers include newspaper clippings, pamphlets, poems, plays, magazine articles, reports, correspondence, architectural drawings, and various other papers.

4 cartons (4 linear ft.)

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SNAC Resource ID: 8082964

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