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William H. Russeth

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BA - Arts/Art History, University of Minn.1970
BA - Journalism/Advertising,Univeristy of Minn.1972

Fires of Belenus, 2007, Wings-Press
Cult of Camulos, 2010, Wings-Press
Swords of Artaius, 2012, Wings-Press

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