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Korman, Ray (fl. 1944) This is Texas

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09578.068.04 Author/Creator: Korman, Ray (fl. 1944) Place Written: Corpus Christi, Texas Type: Typed manuscript Date: 28 June 1944 Pagination: 1 p. ; Order a Copy

One manuscript sent by Ray Korman to Paul H. and Margaret Lobik dated June 28, 1944. A satirical description of Texas and the people who live there.

Paul H. Lobik changed his last name from Hlobik between June and August of 1936. As a result the earlier letters in his collection are addressed to Paul Hlobik and the later letters are addressed to Paul. H. Lobik. To remain constant and honor his choice of name he is listed in all letters as Paul H. Lobik.

Lobik, Margaret, 1919-1983
Lobik, Paul H., 1915-1998
Korman, Ray, fl. 1944-1945

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