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View of a bookshelf, with books on various subjects on display, from Beowulf to birds. On the top shelf on the right is a decorative vase or sculpture.

Date Created:
December 2013
Creator:
Quinney, Richard

Publication Information

Creator Quinney, Richard
Date Created December 2013

Physical Description

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Collection Information

Source Collection Richard Quinney papers, 1921-2019
Call Number 1512000073

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013CUO
Legacy ID
WHi 122073

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