Dana (Julian) Papers, circa 1930-1961

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Summary

Title:
Julian Dana papers
Dates:
circa 1930-1961
Creators:
Dana, Julian, 1902-1961
Abstract:
The papers of Julian Dana, newspaperman, columnist, editor, and writer of popular stories and histories of California.
Extent:
Number of containers: 8 cartons, 2 boxes, 8 oversize boxes, 1 oversize folder (linear feet: 19)
Language:
Collection materials are in English
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Julian Dana papers, BANC MSS C-H 141, The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley.

Background

Scope and content:

Collection consists of correspondence dating from 1931 to 1961; files on Dana's writings, including notes and research materials for his major publications as well as files of manuscripts of assorted short stories and articles; notes, diaries and scrapbooks, some of which document the reception of Dana's books; and assorted other papers.

Biographical / historical:

Julian Dana (1902-1961) was a newspaperman, columnist, editor, and writer of popular stories and histories of California. He was editor of the Pony Express Courier (of Placerville), a magazine dedicated to Western Americana. His major publications included: A.P. Giannini: Giant in the West (1947); Gods who die; the story of Samoa's greatest adventurer, as told to Julian Dana (1935); Lost springtime, the chronicle of a journey far away and long ago (1938); The man who built San Francisco; a study of Ralston's journey with banners (1936); The Sacramento, river of gold (1939); and Sutter of California; a biography (1934).

Acquisition information:
The Julian Dana papers were gifted to the Bancroft Library by the Estate of Julian Dana in 1962.
Processing information:

Processed by Lara Michels in 2013.

Accruals:

No additions are expected.

Physical location:
Many of the Bancroft Library collections are stored offsite and advance notice may be required for use. For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog.
Rules or conventions:
Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: a Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding Aid written by Lara Michels
Date Prepared:
© July 2013
Date Encoded:
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Access and use

Restrictions:

Collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

All requests to reproduce, publish, quote from or otherwise use collection materials must be submitted in writing to the Head of Public Services, The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley, 94720-6000. Consent is given on behalf of The Bancroft Library as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission from the copyright owner. Such permission must be obtained from the copyright owner. See: http://bancroft.berkeley.edu/reference/permissions.html.

Restrictions also apply to digital representations of the original materials. Use of digital files is restricted to research and educational purposes.Materials in this collection may be protected by the U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.). In addition, the reproduction of some materials may be restricted by terms of University of California gift or purchase agreements, donor restrictions, privacy and publicity rights, licensing and trademarks. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by copyright beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of without permission of the copyright owner. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.

All requests to reproduce, publish, quote from, or otherwise use collection materials must be submitted in writing to the Head of Public Services, The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley 94720-6000. See: http://bancroft.berkeley.edu/reference/permissions.html.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Julian Dana papers, BANC MSS C-H 141, The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley.

Location of this collection:
University of California, Berkeley, The Bancroft Library
Berkeley, CA 94720-6000, US
Contact:
510-642-6481
bancref-library@berkeley.edu
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