Kenneth Kew Papers
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UC Davis. Special Collections
2015
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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.
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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)