Bower (Richard L.) Papers Concerning the San Jacinto Tramway, 1933-1988

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Summary

Title:
Richard L. Bower papers concerning the San Jacinto Tramway
Dates:
1933-1988
Creators:
Bower, Richard L.
Abstract:
The Richard L. Bower Papers contain correspondence and documents pertaining to his work in preventing the construction of the San Jacinto Tramway.
Extent:
Number of containers: 5 cartons Linear feet: 6.25
Language:
Collection materials are in English
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Richard L. Bower Papers Concerning the San Jacinto Tramway, BANC MSS 94/223, The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley.

Background

Scope and content:

The Richard L. Bower papers contain correspondence and documents relating to the construction of the San Jacinto Tramway near Palm Springs, California. The collection comprises of papers regarding Bower's work in preventing the construction of the San Jacinto Tramway. The documents include correspondence with government officials, publishers, and tramway officials, along with newspaper clippings and articles. A portion of the collection contains materials regarding the issue of allowing alcohol to be sold at concession stands in California state parks.

Acquisition information:
The Richard L. Bower Papers were given to The Bancroft Library by Richard L. Bower on March 31, 1994.
Processing information:

Processed by Bancroft Library staff in 2007.

Arrangement:

Arranged to the container level.

Accruals:

No additions are expected.

Physical location:
Many of the Bancroft Library collections are stored offsite and advance notice may be required for use. For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog.
Rules or conventions:
Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: a Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding Aid written by Chinda Xayarath
Date Prepared:
© 2007
Date Encoded:
Machine-readable finding aid generated by Finding Aid author(s) via EAD XPress; markup validated by The Bancroft Library staff using OAC validation tools; Date of source: August 2007

Access and use

Restrictions:

Collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

All requests to reproduce, publish, quote from or otherwise use collection materials must be submitted in writing to the Head of Public Services, The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley, 94720-6000. Consent is given on behalf of The Bancroft Library as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission from the copyright owner. Such permission must be obtained from the copyright owner. See: http://bancroft.berkeley.edu/reference/permissions.html.

Restrictions also apply to digital representations of the original materials. Use of digital files is restricted toresearch and educational purposes.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Richard L. Bower Papers Concerning the San Jacinto Tramway, BANC MSS 94/223, The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley.

Location of this collection:
University of California, Berkeley, The Bancroft Library
Berkeley, CA 94720-6000, US
Contact:
510-642-6481
bancref-library@berkeley.edu
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