Oral history interview with Olga Burroughs

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Oral history interview with Olga Burroughs

1964 October 25

An interview of Olga Burroughs conducted 1964 October 25, by Mary McChesney.

Sound recordings: 1 sound tape reel ; 5 in.Transcript: 11 p. (on one microfilm reel)

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SNAC Resource ID: 8217021

Archives of American Art

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