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The ‘lost copy’ of the Declaration of Independence on Display

at the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library in downtown Dallas was rediscovered in 1968 during the closing of a Philadelphia book store, where it languished in storage for more than 100 years. 
 By SCOTT FARWELL

SCOTT FARWELL The Dallas Morning NewsStaff Writer

sfarwell@dallasnews.com

Published: 02 July 2011 11:59 PM

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In a dimly lit room at the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library — floating in a glass case controlled for temperature, humidity and light — sits a national treasure, a first-edition copy of  Full Article

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