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Smoky, fl. 1939 to Bobbie

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09953.119 Author/Creator: Smoky, fl. 1939 Place Written: Elmira, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 November 1939 Pagination: 2 p. Order a Copy

One letter addressed to Barbara Knapp from "Smoky" dated November 2, 1939. Contacts her to introduce themselves as a coffee salesperson. Compliments her on her business savvy.

Knapp, Barbara, 1917-2015
Smoky, fl. 1939

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