TABLE OF CONTENTS
Descriptive Summary
Biographical Note
Scope and Content Note
Arrangement
Restrictions
Index Terms
Administrative Information
Description of Series
Personal
Republican Party Activities
Business and Civic Activities
Photographs
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A Guide to the Eugene Nolte Family Papers,
1886-1964
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Creator: |
Nolte, Eugene Sr.
1869-1933 |
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Title: |
Eugene Nolte Family
Papers |
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Dates: |
1886-1964 |
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Creator Abstract: |
Eugene Nolte, Sr. was also a successful businessman in the community
of Seguin. He served as President of both the Merchants Ice and Cold Storage
Company and the Seguin Milling and Power Company. He also succeeded his father
as head of the banking firm E. Nolte & Sons, one of the earliest banking
firms in Seguin.Eugene "Mike" Nolte, Jr., like his father, was a powerful voice in the
Republican Party and a prosperous businessman. |
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Content Abstract: |
This collection
consists of correspondence, newspaper clippings and photographs. Most of the
material is from Eugene Nolte Sr.'s years as Republican State Executive
Committee Chairman from 1921 to 1933. Eugene Nolte Jr. is also prominent in the
collection. In addition to Republican Party activities, the material also
documents the business and other activities of the Nolte family in the
community of Seguin Texas. |
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Identification: |
MS 34 |
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Extent: |
4.2 linear
feet (about 3,100 items) |
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Language: |
Materials are in
English. |
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Repository: |
University of Texas at San Antonio Libraries Special Collections |
Eugene Nolte, Sr., was born on March 15, 1869, in Seguin, Texas. He
was the son of Edward Nolte, a prominent Seguin businessman and banker. Eugene
Nolte, Sr., attended Texas A&M. The son of a Democrat, he became active in
the Republican Party and he rapidly gained power within the Republican State
organization. President Theodore Roosevelt appointed him United States Marshal
for west Texas in 1906. He served in this position until his removal by
President Taft in 1912, following Nolte's support of Roosevelt and the Bull
Moose Party. In 1921, Nolte was named chairman of the State Republican
Executive Committee, a post that he would hold until his death on January 6,
1933.
Eugene Nolte, Sr. was also a successful businessman in the community
of Seguin. He served as President of both the Merchants Ice and Cold Storage
Company and the Seguin Milling and Power Company. He also succeeded his father
as head of the banking firm E. Nolte & Sons, one of the earliest banking
firms in Seguin. In addition, Nolte helped to form Nolte Bros., a mercantile
firm in Seguin. Nolte was also involved in many civic and philanthropic groups
as a Shriner, a Mason, a Rotarian and an Elk.
Eugene Nolte, Sr., married Claudia Gallaher on September 2, 1891. They
had three children: Eugene Jr., Nelle, and Claudia. Mr. and Mrs. Nolte liked
travelling and made many trips around the country and the world. After Mr.
Nolte died on January 6, 1933, Mrs. Nolte continued to travel extensively to
areas of Russia, the Far East, and Africa. She also remained an active member
of the Seguin community. She was Treasurer of the Seguin Milling and Power
Company and served as a Vice President and Director of Nolte National Bank of
Seguin until her death on August 14, 1956.
Eugene "Mike" Nolte, Jr., like his father, was a powerful voice in the
Republican Party and a prosperous businessman. He was a strong supporter of
Republican Presidential candidates Wendell Wilke and Thomas Dewey. He and other
"old guard" Republicans in Texas tried to nominate Senator Robert Taft of Ohio
for President in 1952. Nolte was himself the Republican candidate for Texas
Governor in 1946. In business, Nolte followed in his father's footsteps as
President of Merchants Ice and Cold Storage Company. He was also a beer
distributor and President of Alamo Poultry and Egg Company, as well as a
Director of Nolte National Bank of Seguin.
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The Eugene Nolte Family Papers are composed of correspondence,
newspaper clippings and photographs. There are also documents and ephemera,
which help document the family's history. Most of the material concerns Eugene
Nolte, Sr., and his son, Eugene "Mike" Nolte, Jr. The collection documents
activities of leaders in the Texas Republican Party and the business
developments of Seguin, Texas, especially during the years between
1920-1950. The collection is divided into four series: Personal, Republican Party Activities, Business and Civic Activities, and Photographs.
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Arrangement |
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The papers are arranged as follows: |
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Personal |
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Republican Party Activities |
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Business and Civic Activities |
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Photographs |
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Access Restrictions
This collection is housed at UTSA's Main Campus and must be accessed via the John Peace Library Special Collections reading room. To request access, please use the Collections Request Form.
Usage Restrictions
Permission to publish material from the records must be obtained from University of Texas at San Antonio Libraries Special Collections.
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Persons |
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Nolte, Claudia, d.
1956. |
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Nolte, Eugene
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Nolte, Eugene Sr.
1869-1933. |
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Topics |
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Banks and
banking. |
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Republican Party.
Texas. |
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Texas Politics and
government. |
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Genre |
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Correspondence. |
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Scrapbooks. |
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Local Subjects |
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Family Collections
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Politics/Politicians
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Eugene Nolte Family Papers, 1886-1964, MS 34, University of Texas at San Antonio Libraries Special Collections.
Papers were donated in 1990.
Processed by Eric Hartmann, Processing Archivist, July 1999.
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Personal |
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This series consists
primarily of correspondence of the Nolte family with other family members and
personal friends. Eugene Nolte, Sr., and his wife Claudia are the principle
correspondents. There are a large number of condolence letters written at the
time of the death of Eugene Nolte, Sr. Some miscellaneous material such as
identification documents and small mementos are included as well. |
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Arranged by person and organized chronologically. |
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Eugene Nolte Sr. |
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Correspondence |
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General,
1886-1933 |
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Family,
1888-1930 and undated |
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Oversize materials: Credentials,
1888-1933 |
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Folder |
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News clippings,
1920-1933 |
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Miscellaneous,
1891-1927 and undated |
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Claudia Gallaher Nolte |
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Correspondence |
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5 |
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General,
1933-1936 |
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6 |
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Family,
1920-1953 and undated |
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Scrolls,
1934 and undated |
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7 |
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Copies |
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1 |
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Oversize materials: Originals |
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Condolence for Husband's Death |
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8 |
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General,
1933-1934 |
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9 |
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Scrapbook,
1933 |
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2 |
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Resolution in memoriam,
1956 |
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Folder |
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1 |
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Miscellaneous,
1954 and undated |
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Eugene "Mike" Nolte Jr.,
1933-1955 |
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2 |
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Correspondence,
1933-1955 and undated |
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News Clippings,
1945 |
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Miscellaneous,
1951 and undated |
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Nelle Nolte,
1921-1922 |
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Republican Party Activities |
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Materials relating to
the Republican Party of Texas are located in the Republican
Party Activities series. Most of this material comes from the years
Eugene Nolte, Sr., was Chair of the State Republican Executive Committee. Mr.
Nolte's support of Herbert Hoover is particularly well documented in this
series. "Mike" Nolte's later support of Wendell Wilke and Senator Robert Taft
of Ohio is also prominent. |
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Arranged by person and organized chronologically. |
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Eugene Nolte Sr. |
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Correspondence |
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General |
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Undated |
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1895-1916 |
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1923-1925 |
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1926-1929 |
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1930-1931 |
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1932 |
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Presidential,
1925-1932 |
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News Clippings |
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Undated |
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1907-1924 |
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1925-1927 |
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1928 |
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1928 |
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1929 |
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1929 |
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1930-1932 |
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General |
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2 |
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1904-1910 and undated |
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1911-1932 |
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Eugene "Mike" Nolte Jr. |
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Correspondence |
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Undated |
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1934-1950 |
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6 |
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1951-1963 |
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News Clippings |
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Undated |
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1938-1947 |
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9 |
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1954-1964 |
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General,
1936-1953 and undated |
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Oversize materials: Political Paraphernalia,
undated |
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Oversize materials: Magazine Articles,
1944-1952 |
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Oversize materials: Scrapbook,
1946 |
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Business and Civic Activities |
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This series consists of materials
relating to careers and business interests of the Nolte family, including a
bank, a retailer, and a cold storage firm. This series includes information
about Eugene Nolte, Sr., serving as U.S. Marshall for west Texas. In addition,
the Nolte family's involvement with various community groups is documented
here. Eugene Nolte, Sr., served as a Rotarian, a 32nd degree mason and a
Shriner. |
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Arranged by person and organized chronologically. |
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Eugene Nolte, Sr. |
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Correspondence and Notes |
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Undated |
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1888-1909 |
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1910-1911 |
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1912-1916 |
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3 |
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1919-1925 |
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1926-1928 |
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1929-1930 |
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1931-1932 |
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Date Books and Paraphernalia,
1886-1933 |
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Oversize materials,
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Eugene "Mike" Nolte, Jr. |
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Correspondence and Notes |
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1933-1953 |
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1953-1957 |
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News Clippings,
1936-1946 and undated |
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Oversize materials: Fiesta,
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Photographs |
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The Photographs series contains a
variety of prints, including a large number of portraits and pictures of groups
of people. Some of the prints are of prominent Republicans or business partners
of the Noltes, however, most of these prints are unidentified. Some photographs
show scenes of life in Seguin, San Antonio, and south Texas. There are also a
number of photographs from around the world including a scrapbook from a cruise
of the North Cape of Russia in 1937. |
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Arranged by subject and organized chronologically. |
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Groups |
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Family,
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Social,
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Political,
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Miscellaneous,
undated |
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Oversize materials,
1908 and undated |
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Portraits |
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Eugene "Mike" Nolte Jr.,
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Men,
undated |
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Women,
undated |
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Children,
undated |
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2 |
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Oversize materials,
1931 and undated |
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Funerals,
1933-1956 |
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Business,
undated |
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Travel |
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3 |
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Africa,
undated |
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Far East,
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India and Southeast Asia,
undated |
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North Cape Russia Cruise,
1937 |
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Miscellaneous,
undated |
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8 |
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Postcards,
undated |
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Dinner Club,
undated |
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10 |
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Miscellaneous,
undated |
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11 |
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Scrapbook |
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