Rufus Degranza Pease papers, circa 1803-1890 predominant 1850-1890.

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Rufus Degranza Pease papers, circa 1803-1890 predominant 1850-1890.

Papers concerning the life and career of Pease and his involvement of various reform and religious movements of the time.

6 boxes, 1 box of oversized materials.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8099324

Library of Congress

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