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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00687.117 Author/Creator: Unknown Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter Date: 1861-1877 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 23.6 cm, Width: 15.7 cm Order a Copy

This letter describes a lecture given in churches in Philadelphia, New York City, and Boston on Jewish history, using a large wall chart and map. The letter also includes recommendations about the reception of the lecture and exhibit.

Powell, George May, 1835-1905

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