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American newsman who documented many of the most momentous events of this century, William Shirer is promoting memoir, The Nightmare Years: 1930-1940
American newsman who documented many of the most momentous events of this century, William Shirer is promoting memoir, The Nightmare Years: 1930-1940

American newsman who documented many of the most momentous events of this century, William Shirer is promoting memoir, The Nightmare Years: 1930-1940

Date4/2/1985
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Original Toronto Star caption: American newsman who documented many of the most momentous events of this century; William Shirer is promoting memoir; The Nightmare Years: 1930-1940.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0100168F
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