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Title: Kenneth Kew Papers
Dates: 1951-1980
Collection Number: D-286
Creator/Collector:
Kew, Kenneth,1925-1987.
Extent: 26 linear feet
Repository:
UC Davis. Special Collections
Davis, California 95616-5292
Abstract: Correspondence, reports, photographs, drawings, realia, and maps relating to Kew's career as a wine merchant for Draper Esquine.
Language of Material: English
Collection is open for research.
Copyright is protected by the copyright law, chapter 17, of the U.S. Code. All 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 Department of Special Collections, University of California, Library, Davis as the owner of the physical items and
is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the researcher.
Kenneth Kew Papers. UC Davis. Special Collections
Biography/Administrative History
Kenneth Kew was the owner of Esquin Imports in San Francisco, which was founded in 1951 as a négociant, importer, distributor,
and retailer. In 1976 Kew’s company merged with Draper Wine Merchants to form Draper & Esquin. In 1982 Kew joined G.C. Sumner
Associates where he continued until his death in 1987.
Scope and Content of Collection
Correspondence, reports, photographs, drawings, realia, and maps relating to Kew's career as a wine merchant for Draper Esquine.
Vintners -- California -- San Francisco.
Wine industry -- California -- San Francisco.
Esquin Imports (San Francisco, Calif.)
Draper & Esquin (Firm)