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Photograph of John C. Rose

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC10047.03.215.03 Author/Creator: Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: circa 1942-1946 Pagination: 1 photograph Order a Copy

One photograph of John C. Rose circa 1942-1946. Features John reading a letter that wraps over his shoulders and down the other side.

Rose, John C., fl. 1942-1946

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