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Gen Ms 44 Doris Roberts Humphrey Papers, Jill Piekut Roy

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Description:

Doris Mae Roberts Humphrey (1907-2002) of Gray, Maine, was a teacher educated at Gorham Normal School. Papers contain a a teaching contract for East Gray School dated September 1926, and notebook labeled "Drawing Grade 8" from Gorham Normal School 1928 with lessons and drawings.

Date Range:

1926-1928

Size of Collection:

2 File Folders

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MSS Finding Aids

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MSS Finding Aids

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MSS Finding Aids

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MSS Finding Aids

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