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Re: Finn criticisms and costs
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Henry Sweets <[log in to unmask]>
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Mon, 17 Sep 2007 14:03:47 -0500
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An early reference to racial overtones came in 1957 when the New York Times
ran a story that the book was being banned in the public schools because it
was offensive to black students. Does anyone have earlier references?

Henry Sweets, Curator
Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum
Hannibal Missouri

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