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George N. Barnard: References & Edit History

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  • Alison Eldridge
    Alison Eldridge was Managing Editor at Encyclopaedia Britannica.

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First paragraph modernization. May 06, 2024
Anniversary information added. Jan 31, 2024
Anniversary information added. Dec 19, 2023
Added/Edited contact info: New Georgia Encyclopedia - History and Archaeology - Biography of George N. Barnard. Aug 04, 2014
Add new Web site: Spartacus Educational - Biography of George Barnard. Jul 25, 2014
Add new Web site: Smithsonian American Art Museum and the Renwick Gallery - Biography of George N. Barnard. Jul 25, 2014
Add new Web site: New Georgia Encyclopedia - History and Archaeology - Biography of George N. Barnard. Jun 08, 2011
New article added. Mar 30, 2011
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