The State Library And Archives Of Texas: A History, 1835-1962

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Book Title: The State Library And Archives Of Texas: A History, 1835-196...

Number of Pages: 264 Pages

Language: English

Publication Name: State Library and Archives of Texas : a History, 1835-1962

Publisher: University of Texas Press

Item Height: 0.9 in

Subject: United States / State & Local / Southwest (Az, NM, Ok, Tx), Library & Information Science / General, Library & Information Science / Archives & Special Libraries

Publication Year: 2010

Item Weight: 16 Oz

Type: Textbook

Author: David B. Gracy, David B. Gracy II

Subject Area: Language Arts & Disciplines, History

Item Length: 9 in

Item Width: 6 in

Format: Trade Paperback