Guide To the Charles Waddell Chesnutt Collection, 1821 - 1967
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Descriptive Summary |
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Repository: |
Charles W. Chesnutt Library |
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Creator: |
Chesnutt, Charles Waddell |
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Title: |
Charles Waddell Chesnutt Collection, 1821 - 1967 |
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Language of Material: |
Material in English |
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Location: |
For
current information on the location of these materials, please consult
Fayetteville State University's Archives Department, 4th Floor, Chesnutt
Library or phone (910) 672-1613. |
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Abstract: |
The
Charles Waddell Chesnutt Collection contains materials such as (1 box) of
personal correspondence of Charles W. Chesnutt (1926-1938)). The box
contains two (2) original letters of Charles W. Chesnutt to his sister Anne
dated March 31, 1926 and July 20, 1929. It also contains mostly zerox copies
of letters (from Western Reserve Historical Society Library in Cleveland,
Ohio and Fisk University (1890-1929); There are also (18 boxes) which
includes personal correspondence of Annie C. Waddell (1939-1956) and Sara
Chesnutt (1908-1969); Legal papers of Annie C. Waddell and Sara Chesnutt
(1821-1969) such as: Deeds (1836-1940); Wills (1921-1938);
Awards/Honors/Certificates (1907-1930); Retirement Papers (1941-1968); and
Income Tax Records. The Charles W. Chesnutt Collection also includes
pictures of family and friends (1869-1969); Newspaper and Magazine
Clippings; and Scrapbooks with (cards of all occasions) and Post Cards. The
majority of Charles W. Chesnutt's Original Collection is located at Fisk
University in Tennessee. |
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Collection Abstract for Scope and Content Here.] |
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Extent: |
9.5
linear feet, 19 archival boxes |
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Administrative Information
Access Restrictions
Materials
are RESTRICTED and must be used within the department. Some photocopying may be
allowed based upon the Library Staff's discretion. Materials are not available
for regular checkout.
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Copyright Notice
The
University makes no representation that it is the owner of the common law
copyright or literary property in any unpublished manuscript or photograph, and
that wherever applicable, permission to publish must also be obtained from the
owner of the copyright (the owner or his transferees, heirs, legatees, or
literary executors).
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Preferred Citation
Charles
Waddell Chesnutt Collection, Charles W. Chesnutt Library, Fayetteville State
University, Fayetteville, NC, USA.
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Acquisitions Information
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Processing Information
Processed
by Nettie Thigpen: April 5, 1977; and Ellen McEachern: June 24, 1987
Encoded by
Eloise L. Vowotor: March 22, 2006
Updated by
Eloise L. Vowotor: May 15, 2009
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Biographical and Historical Note
Charles
Waddell Chesnutt was the first successful African-American novelist.
Fayetteville, N.C. was the hometown of Chesnutt's parents, who fled to
Cleveland, Ohio because of the restrictions on free Blacks in the South. It was
here that Charles was born. After the Civil War, the family moved back to
Fayetteville where Chesnutt grew up. Charles attended the Howard School, founded
in 1867 by his father, Andrew J. Chesnutt and six other men in Fayetteville.
Charles worked in his father's store, where he heard the latest political
developments discussed and also heard stories of superstition and conjuration.
Charles listened and learned. Much of the material was later used for his
stories and novels. His keen sense of humor and sharp ear for dialect (the
language spoken by many Blacks at that time) were manifest in several of his
works. From 1881 to 1883, Charles served as the second (2nd) Principal of the
Howard School, known today as Fayetteville State University.
After
Chesnutt's marriage in 1878, his concern about "closed doors" and racial
prejudice in the south deepened. He decided to move his family to Cleveland,
Ohio. Here he became a successful lawyer, but he continued to write to "exalt
his race" and protest racial prejudice. The "Goophered Grapevine" (1887)
was the first work by an African American to be accepted by the Atlantic
Monthly. The Conjure Woman (1889) was his first book.
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Collection Overview
Collection Arrangement
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Online Catalog Headings
These and
related materials may be found under the following headings in online catalogs.
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Charles Chesnutt |
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Charles Waddell Chesnutt |
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Chesnutt, Charles Waddell 1858 1932 |
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Chesnutt, Charles Waddell 1858 1932 Bibliography |
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Chesnutt, Charles Waddell, 1858-1932 -- Biography |
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Chesnutt, Charles Waddell 1858 1932 Correspondence |
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Chesnutt, Charles Waddell 1858 1932 Diaries |
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Chesnutt, Charles Waddell 1858 1932 Juvenile Literature |
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Chesnutt Charles Waddell 1858 1932 Political And Social Views |
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Chesnutt, Charles Waddell 1858 1932 Criticism And Interpretation |
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Container List
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CHESNUTT FAMILY |
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CHESNUTT, CHARLES WADDELL |
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Box 1: |
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BIOGRAPHY/BACKGROUND - Introductory Notes |
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Folder
1-1 |
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Tribute to Charles Waddell Chesnutt delivered by Mrs. Nathalene R. Smith at
the dedication of the Chesnutt Library - April 21, 1968 |
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Folder
1-2 |
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Charles Waddell Chesnutt by Sylvia Lyons Render from the 1969 edition of
Encyclopedia Britannica |
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Folder
1-3 |
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Book
marks containing biographical information on Charles W. Chesnutt |
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Folder
2-1 |
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Microfilm Publication copied from the Western Reserve Historical Society
(1891-1932) , Cleveland, Ohio |
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Folder
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CORRESPONDENCE - XEROX COPIES (1890-1895) |
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Folder
3-1 |
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Letters to George Cable |
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Folder
3-2 |
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Folder
3-3 |
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Folder
3-4 |
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Folder
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CORRESPONDENCE |
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Folder
4-1 |
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(UNIDENTIFIED) |
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Folder
4-2 |
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Letters to Miss A.M. Moffott |
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Folder
4-3 |
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Letter
to Mr. Cable |
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Folder
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CORRESPONDENCE - (Includes letters to Mr. Page) |
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Folder
5-1 |
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Letter
to Mr. Page |
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Folder
5-2 |
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Folder
5-3 |
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5-4 |
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Folder
5-5 |
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Folder
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Folder
5-7 |
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(Unidentified) |
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Folder
5-8 |
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To
Messrs. Houghton, Mifflin and Co. |
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Folder
5-9 |
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To
Messrs. Houghton, Mifflin and Co. |
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Folder
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CORRESPONDENCE - (Folder includes correspondence to William Dean Howells and
Dr. Booker T. Washington) |
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Folder
6-1 |
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To
Howells |
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Folder
6-2 |
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To Mr.
Trotter |
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Folder
6-3 |
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To
Outlook Publishing Co. |
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Folder
6-4 |
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To
Charles King |
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Folder
6-5 |
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To
Houghton, Mifflin |
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Folder
6-6 |
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To
Houghton, Mifflin |
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Folder
6-7 |
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To Dr.
Booker T. Washington |
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Folder
6-8 |
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To
Professor Miller |
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Folder
6-9 |
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To
Librarian at Hampton Institute |
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Folder
6-10 |
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To Mr.
Hills |
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Folder
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CORRESPONDENCE |
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Folder
7-1 |
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To
Houghton, Mifflin |
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Folder
7-2 |
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To
Houghton, Mifflin |
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Folder
7-3 |
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To
Houghton, Mifflin |
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Folder
7-4 |
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From
Houghton, Mifflin |
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Folder
7-5 |
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To Mr.
Dale |
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Folder
7-6 |
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To
Bishop Walls |
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Folder
7-7 |
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To Dr.
and Mrs. Scott |
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Folder
7-8 |
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To
Mrs. Johnson |
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Folder
7-9 |
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To
Houghton, Mifflin |
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Folder
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CORRESPONDENCE |
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Folder
8-1 |
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Letter
to Anne Chesnutt |
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Folder
8-2 |
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Letter
to Anne Chesnutt |
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Folder
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(XEROX
COPIES) |
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Folder
9-1 |
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Chesnutt and Booker T. Washington |
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Folder
9-2 |
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Charles Waddell Chesnutt |
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Folder
9-3 |
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Mark
Twain's Birthday Dinner |
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Folder
9-4 |
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The
Spingarn Medal |
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Folder
9-5 |
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Fayetteville's Charles W. Chesnutt: A Tar Heel Literary Pioneer |
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Folder
9-6 |
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As
Carter Woodson sees it - Tells of Personal Experience with late Charles W.
Chesnutt |
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Folder
9-7 |
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Reading and Writing |
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Folder
9-8 |
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Picture (unknown) |
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Folder
9-9 |
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Picture (unknown) |
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Folder
9-10 |
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Dedication of a New Library at Fayetteville State College |
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Folder
9-11 |
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Charles Waddell Chesnutt (Dies in 74th Year) |
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CHESNUTT FAMILY |
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CHESNUTT, ANNE WADDELL |
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Box 2: |
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Folder
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CORRESPONDENCE |
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Folder
1-1 |
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Letter
to N.C. State Retirement System. |
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Folder
1-2 |
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Letter
of recommendation |
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Folder
1-3 |
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Letter
of recommendation |
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Folder
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CORRESPONDENCE |
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Folder
2-1 |
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Letters to Helen Chesnutt (daughter of Charles W.) |
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Folder
2-2 |
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Folder
2-3 |
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Folder
2-4 |
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From
Helen Chesnutt |
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Folder
2-5 |
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Folder
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CORRESPONDENCE - (Letters from Ode and Alice Suthern) |
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Folder
3-1 |
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March 3, 1926 - From Alice |
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Folder
3-2 |
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Nov. 28, 1926 - From Alice |
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3-3 |
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June 26, 1927 - From Alice |
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3-4 |
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Dec.
26, 1935 - From Alice |
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3-5 |
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Jan.
8, 1953 - From Alice |
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3-6 |
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Jan.
28, 1953 - From Alice |
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Folder
3-7 |
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Dec.
24, 1954 - From Orrin |
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Folder
3-8 |
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Dec.
1954 - From Ode |
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Folder
3-9 |
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March
19, 1955 - From Orrin B. Suthern |
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Folder
3-10 |
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March
20, 1955 - From Ode |
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Folder
3-11 |
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March
26, 1955 - From Ode |
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Folder
3-12 |
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April
16, 1955 - From Ode |
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Folder
3-13 |
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May
25, 1955 - From Ode |
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Folder
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Aug.
7, 1955 - From Ode |
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Folder
3-15 |
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Oct.
24, 1955 - From Ode |
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Folder
3-16 |
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Jan.
6, 1958 - From Ode |
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Folder
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Mar.
19, 1958 - From Ode |
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Folder
3-18 |
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Sept.
7, 1958 - From Ode |
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Folder
3-19 |
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April
13, 1959 - From Ode |
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Folder
3-20 |
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July
6, 1959 - From Ode |
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Folder
3-21 |
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Sept.
15, 1959 - From Ode |
Biographical
and Historical Note
