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William Austin Hart: Made in America, Part I

By Jacqueline Trace - October 17, 2016

A jack of many trades, the story of William A. Hart provides an interesting look into 19th century America and the beginnings of what would become the middle class.

The full content is available in the Fall 2016 Issue.

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