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Holly, Buddy (fl. 1948) [Buddy Holly's outlined notes on American colonial history]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05508.131 Author/Creator: Holly, Buddy (fl. 1948) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph manuscript Date: circa 1948 Pagination: 1 p. 26.7 x 20.5 cm Order a Copy

Buddy Holly's notes from an American history course covering the causes of the Revolution and the Articles of Confederation. Written in pencil.

Notes: The date is based on age and presumed level of instruction (assumed age: 12).

Holly, Buddy, 1936-1959

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