Scrapbooks. 1947-64.

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Scrapbooks. 1947-64.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/82280095

7 v. ; 30-42 cm.

New York Public Libraries for the Performing Arts, Dance Collection

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SNAC Resource ID: 8279583

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