Charles L. Sullivan Papers on California Wine History, 1812-2016, bulk 1957-2016

Collection context

Summary

Creators:
Sullivan, Charles L. (Charles Lewis), 1932-
Abstract:
Author and wine historian Charles L. Sullivan is the author of Like Modern Edens (1982), Wines and Winemakers of the Santa Cruz Mountains (1994), Napa Wine (1994), and numerous articles written for wine and food journals. His collection includes extensive historical information on California wineries, including articles, historical studies, research materials, and interviews with winemakers. Also present is correspondence, a large set of wine merchant catalogs and newsletters, and a group of materials related to wine tastings and dinners.
Extent:
16.4 linear feet
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Charles L. Sullivan Papers on California Wine History, D-346, Department of Special Collections, General Library, University of California, Davis.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection includes extensive historical information on California wineries, including articles, historical studies, research materials, and interviews with winemakers. Also present is correspondence, a large set of wine merchant catalogs and newsletters, and a group of materials related to wine tastings and dinners.

Biographical / historical:

Author and wine historian Charles L. Sullivan is the author of Like Modern Edens (1982), Wines and Winemakers of the Santa Cruz Mountains (1994), and Napa Wine (1994). He has written numerous articles for wine and food journals, including Wine Spectator, Wines & Vines, Vintage Magazine, and the Journal of the American Wine Society.

Source:

University of California Press author biography, https://www.ucpress.edu/book.php?isbn=9780520213517#authbio

Acquisition information:
Gift of Charles L. Sullivan, 1991- 2017.
Processing information:

Liz Phillips processed this collection with the help of student assistant Julie Jeon.

Physical location:
Researchers should contact Special Collections to request collections, as many are stored offsite.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

Collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

All applicable copyrights for the collection are protected under chapter 17 of the U.S. Copyright Code. Requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Head of Special Collections. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the Regents of the University of California as the owner of the physical items. It is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the researcher.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Charles L. Sullivan Papers on California Wine History, D-346, Department of Special Collections, General Library, University of California, Davis.

Location of this collection:
University of California, Davis, Special Collections, UC Davis Library
100 NW Quad
Davis, CA 95616-5292, US
Contact:
(530) 752-1621