Francis John Dyer Papers, 1864-1924

Summary

Creators:

Dyer, Francis J. (Francis John), 1864-1924

Abstract:

Relate primarily to his free-lance writing and service as U.S. consul. Included are letters addressed to him; copies of a few letters written by him; MSS and clippings of some of his articles; certificates of appointment, membership cards, invitations, memorabilia; clippings.

Extent:

Number of containers: 1 box and 1 oversize folder

Language:

English

Background

Biographical / historical:

Francis John Dyer, California journalist, went to Washington, D.C. in 1906 as correspondent for the San Francisco Chronicle, and served thereafter as representative also for the Los Angeles Times, San Diego Union, Albany Journal and Portland (Ore.) Journal. During this period he worked, also, as a free lance writer, contributing to various magazines and syndicating "Dyer's Washington Letter." In March 1915, he was appointed a U.S. consul, serving first in Swansea, Wales, and later in Tegucigalpa, Honduras; Nogales, Mexico; and Coblentz, Germany.

Physical location:

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Other descriptive data:

These Papers, which were given to the Bancroft Library by members of the family in 1968, are fragmentary and document only a small part of his career, notably his writing activities and his diplomatic service. They include letters addressed to him; copies of a few letters written by him; MSS and clippings of some of his articles; invitations, membership cards, passports, certificates of appointment, etc.; photographs; clippings; memorabilia, etc. They are contained in one box and an oversize portfolio, which houses primarily the certificates of appointment and a few large photographs. Most of the photographs in the collection have been removed and cataloged separately, under the call numbers BANC PIC 12567-12587 - - POR.

Location of this collection:

UC Berkeley, Bancroft Library

University of California, Berkeley, The Bancroft Library

Berkeley, CA 94720-6000, US

Contact:

510-642-6481

bancref-library@berkeley.edu

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