FYS 120P: Voices for Democracy!

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Research and Instruction Librarian for Music & Fine Arts

Karen Olson

she/her/hers

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Contact:

Christiansen Hall of Music 147 (Music Library)
& Rolvaag Library 306

507-786-3362

Subjects: Art and Art History, Dance, Music, Theater

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Reference Sources

General Reference

Oxford Reference Online
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Credo Reference
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African American Reference

Music Reference