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Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997 to Eugene S. Smith

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09954.229 Author/Creator: Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997 Place Written: New Guinea Type: Typed letter signed Date: 24 August 1944 Pagination: 2 p. Order a Copy

One letter addressed to Eugene S. Smith from Eris B. Benson dated August 24, 1944. Pertains to a Baptist church member converting to the Church of Christ.

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997
Smith, Eugene, fl. 1943-1945

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