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Brough, Charles (1876-1935) to Elmer T. Clark

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05508.050 Author/Creator: Brough, Charles (1876-1935) Place Written: Little Rock, Arkansas Type: Typed letter signed Date: 9 October 1920 Pagination: 1 p. 27.8 x 21.5 cm Order a Copy

Governor of Arkansas Brough gives his approval of the Methodist Episcopal Church's efforts to improve Christian Education. He displays confidence and pride in the selection of Dr. John Hugh Reynolds (president of Hendrix College in Arkansas) to the position of director-general of the Educational Campaign Commission.

Brough, Charles, fl. 1920
Clark, Elmer T., fl. 1920

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