Carroll Cook correspondence relating to cases of Chinese in the U.S., 1908-1920.

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Summary

Creators:
Cook, Carroll.
Abstract:
Chiefly typed copies of legal correspondence sent to or from San Francisco attorney, Carroll Cook. Letters pertain mostly to Chinese murder trials or complaints of discrimination in Calif., Arizona, Georgia, Texas, and West Virginia, and include some related notes and clippings.
Extent:
1 box (.2 linear ft.)
Language:
English

Background

Biographical / historical:
Carroll Cook served as attorney to the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association, from which all Chinese in the U.S. may request assistance.
Physical description:
1 box (.2 linear ft.)

Access and use

Location of this collection:
University of California, Berkeley, Dept. of Ethnic Studies, 30 Stephens Hall #2630
Berkeley, CA 94720-2360, US
Contact:
(510) 643-1234
esl@library.berkeley.edu
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