Annual Report of Home Demonstration Agent, Graham County, Greenlee County, Pima County, Pinal County, Santa Cruz County, and Yuma County, 1920
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Narrative Report of Hazel Zimmerman for Graham-Greenlee-Pima-Pinal-Santa Cruz and Yuma Counties, November 30, 1919 - November 30, 1920Rights
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Bound typescripts of agents reports, including photographs, charts, clippings, and examples of publications, 1919 to 1920. Also includes statistical summaries for 1919-20.Series/Report no.
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