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MacDowell, Edward A., fl. 1897 to Mr. Henderson re: special illustrations of orchestral combinations needed

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02508.08 Author/Creator: MacDowell, Edward A., fl. 1897 Place Written: New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1897/03/07 Pagination: 1 p. + postcard 20.3 x 24.9 cm Order a Copy

The illustrations were needed for a lecture. The postcard is dated 5 December 1908.

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