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Encyclopedia of American Biography, c. 1967

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Encyclopedia of American Biography, c. 1967

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Encyclopedia Of American Biography New Series Vol. XXXVI, Publisher The American Historical Co, NY & W est Palm Beach, c. 1967.,wear to cover, 3 Vintage encyclopedia, Encyclopedia of American Biography, c. 1967, research book, library collection, The American Historical Co. West Palm Beach, books, home Library room, 3

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