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    Thumbnail for Polly Thayer (Starr) papers, 1846-2008, bulk 1921-2008

    Polly Thayer (Starr) papers, 1846-2008, bulk 1921-2008

  • Oral History

    Oral history interview with Polly Thayer, 1995 May 12-1996 February 1

  • Artwork
    Thumbnail for Drawing of a cat

    Drawing of a cat

    19--
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    Thumbnail for Reproduction of Polly Thayer's pastel drawing <em>The moth</em>

    Reproduction of Polly Thayer's pastel drawing The moth

    between 1990 and 1993?
  • Artwork
    Thumbnail for Sketch of a flower and stylized figures

    Sketch of a flower and stylized figures

    undated
  • Artwork
    Thumbnail for Sketch of wings of an insect

    Sketch of wings of an insect

    undated
  • Correspondence
    Thumbnail for Postcard with reproduction of <em>Vicki with Hamster</em> by Polly Thayer Starr

    Postcard with reproduction of Vicki with Hamster by Polly Thayer Starr

    circa 1991

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