Rockwell, James M., Papers, 1900-1945

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Rockwell, James M., Papers, 1900-1945

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Newspapers, clippings, minutes, a soldier's manual, correspondence, notes, pamphlets, flyers, and a corpse transit permit comprise the James M. Rockwell Papers, 1900-1945, documenting local and world news, the business affairs, and personal interests of the Rockwell family.

10 in.

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fre,

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