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PERSONALITIES
Ambassador to Art
Saga of Chester Dale, who’s spent six million dollars on pictures in ten years—because he likes them
February
1
1938
MURDOCK PEMBERTON
Ambassador to Art
MURDOCK PEMBERTON
February
1
1938
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PERSONALITIES
Ambassador to Art
Saga of Chester Dale, who’s spent six million dollars on pictures in ten years—because he likes them
February
1
1938
MURDOCK PEMBERTON
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