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Historical Notes 1905-1927

Posted onJune 25, 2014October 3, 2023AuthorWebmaster

Submitted by Dan Slagle, March 6, 2012
Covers the purchse of the land in 1905 to the payment made to build the school in 1927.

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  • History
    • “Our Story, This Place” MHARS History Book (2022)
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    • History Overview
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    • The Story of Joseph Anderson
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