Frank Shay, "A lifetime in California, 1860-1939" typescript, 1939

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Summary

Creators:
Shay, Frank.
Abstract:
Autobiography, annotated by the author. Also includes newsclippings about Shay later in life.
Extent:
0.5 Linear Feet (1 volume: 326 leaves)
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[identification of item] Frank Shay, "A lifetime in California, 1860-1939" typescript (SC0309). Dept. of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.

Background

Scope and content:

Autobiography, annotated by the author. Also includes newsclippings about Shay later in life.

Biographical / historical:

California reporter and attorney. Growing up in California, Shay served in a wide variety of positions throughout his life, including special reporter for Sacramento and Virginia City newspapers, accountant and telegrapher for the Sutro Tunnel Company, and, after completing his law degree at Hastings Law College, attorney for the Southern Pacific Company and personal counsel for railroad president Leland Stanford.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Robert R. Tripp, 1984.
Physical location:
Special Collections and University Archives materials are stored offsite and must be paged 48 hours in advance. For more information on paging collections, see the department's website: https://library.stanford.edu/libraries/special-collections.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

Materials are open for research use. Audio-visual materials are not available in original format and must be reformatted to a digital use copy.

Terms of access:

While University Archives is the owner of the physical and/or digital items, permission to examine collection materials is not an authorization to publish. These materials are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study. Any transmission or reproduction beyond that allowed by fair use requires permission from the owners of rights, heir(s) or assigns.

Preferred citation:

[identification of item] Frank Shay, "A lifetime in California, 1860-1939" typescript (SC0309). Dept. of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.

Location of this collection:
Stanford University Archives, Green Library
557 Escondido Mall
Stanford, CA 94305-6064, US
Contact:
(650) 725-1022
specialcollections@stanford.edu
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