George Faller

Interview of George Faller of Carlisle, Pennsylvania by Carolyn Osborn in 2002 for the Cumberland County Historical Society.

Citation:
Carolyn Osborn , "George Faller, July 3, 2002," in the Elizabeth V. and George F. Gardner Digital Library, http://gardnerlibrary.org/stories/george-faller, (accessed Month Day, Year).

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