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Guide to the Harley Knox Collection
MS 212
MS 212
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Description
This collection contains papers pertaining to Harley Knox’s political career as a city councilman and as mayor of San Diego,
California between 1939 and 1951, as well as some of his personal papers.
Background
Harley Eugene Knox was born in Memphis, Nebraska on January 26, 1899, and he came to San Diego with his parents in 1912. He
founded the Knox Dairy Company in 1919, at 4810 Logan Avenue, and married Bessie Irene Kirk in 1921. They had three daughters,
all of whom married: Virginia Harris, Donna Sefton, and Marna Moore.
Extent
8.5 Linear feet
(14 boxes)
Restrictions
The San Diego History Center (SDHC) holds the copyright to any unpublished materials. SDHC Library regulations do apply.
Availability
This collection is open for research.