Finley, Richard W. Papers, 1883-1915

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Finley, Richard W. Papers, 1883-1915

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/777013596

The Richard W. Finley Papers include correspondence, speeches, a campaign scrapbook of newspaper clippings, a map, an expense book, and printed material pertaining to Finley's career as Texas State Comptroller and the Knights of Honor of Texas.

1 ft., 5 in.

University of Texas Libraries

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SNAC Resource ID: 8201217

University of Texas Libraries

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