[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, May 26, 1949]

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Letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing information and correspondence James has had with Estonian Relief Committee Incorporated and Godchaux Sugars Incorporated concerning Displaced families for farm hire.

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[1] p. ; 28 x 22 cm.

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James, Thomas Leroy May 26, 1949.

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  • Main Title: [Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, May 26, 1949]
  • Added Title: Displaced Persons
  • Series Title: Personal Papers (MS 80-0002)

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Letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing information and correspondence James has had with Estonian Relief Committee Incorporated and Godchaux Sugars Incorporated concerning Displaced families for farm hire.

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[1] p. ; 28 x 22 cm.

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James, Thomas Leroy. [Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, May 26, 1949], letter, May 26, 1949; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1013609/: accessed December 11, 2023), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Rosenberg Library.

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