University of Arizona

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Douglas Family

1961
AZ 009
Collection Guide
Correspondence Sample in Douglas Family Collection

The Douglas Family collection consists of the original typescript of the address given by Lewis W. Douglas on Oct. 19th, 1961 before the Arizona Committee of the Newcomen Society in North America, several preliminary drafts of the speech with holograph notes by Lewis W. Douglas, a typescript of his introductory speech, the dinner’s guest list, and other related documents.

Included materials:
Manuscript
Subject Area:
Mining
Collection Area:
Arizona & Southwest

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