Sheppard, S. E. (Samuel Edward). 2 letters (1931) to Theodore Dunham, 1897-. Also includes letter by C. J. Staud to Dunham (1941, June 9). 3 items | Collections | The Huntington

Sheppard, S. E. (Samuel Edward). 2 letters (1931) to Theodore Dunham, 1897-. Also includes letter by C. J. Staud to Dunham (1941, June 9). 3 items | Collections | The Huntington

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