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William H. Chapman letters : ALS : relating to the San Francisco earthquake of 1906, 1906 April 22-June 21.
BANC MSS 93/62 cLOCAL
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Title:
William H. Chapman letters : ALS: relating to the San Francisco earthquake of 1906, 1906 April 22-June 21Creator/Contributor:
Chapman, William H., creatorAbstract:
Letters written to his wife at the Presidio in Monterey, providing vivid descriptions of San Francisco following the earthquake
and fire and of the relief efforts.
Date:
1906 (issued)Subject:
San Francisco Earthquake and Fire, Calif., 1906 -- Personal narrativesEarthquakes -- California -- San Francisco -- Personal narratives
Fires -- California -- San Francisco -- Personal narratives
San Francisco (Calif.) -- History -- 20th century
Note:
Captain William H. Chapman commanded Company K, 20th United States Infantry, which was assigned to downtown San Francisco
in the days following the 1906 earthquake and fire.
Physical Description:
1 box (.2 linear ft.)
Language:
English
Identifier:
BANC MSS 93/62 cLOCAL