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Morrison, Esther P., fl. 1935-1939 to Paul H. Lobik

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09576.089 Author/Creator: Morrison, Esther P., fl. 1935-1939 Place Written: Chicago, Illinois Type: Typed letter signed Date: January 30, 1936 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope Order a Copy

One letter from Esther Acton to Paul H. Lobik dated January 30, 1936. Letter is plans for an upcoming date to a weekly dance. Esther notes that the dance is "run by the Catholics, it welcomes people of all races, creed - but not color!"

Lobik, Paul H., 1915-1998
Morrison, Esther P., fl. 1935-1939

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