Joseph F. Williamson Papers, 1951-1999

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Summary

Creators:
Williamson, Joseph F.
Abstract:
Manuscripts of Sunset Magazine editor Joseph F. Williamson's writings and speeches, research files, and correspondence. Also included are editions of the Sunset Western Garden Book.
Extent:
8 linear feet
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Joseph F. Williamson Papers, D-443, Archives and Special Collections, UC Davis Library, University of California, Davis.

Background

Scope and content:

Collections includes manuscripts of Williamson's writings and speeches, research files, and correspondence relating to his career at Sunset. Also included are editions of the Sunset Western Garden Book.

Biographical / historical:

Williamson worked at Sunset for more than forty years and held the positions of garden editor from 1961 to 1982 and managing editor from 1982 to 1990. He edited the magazine's 1967 Western Garden Book.

Processing information:

Liz Phillips encoded this finding aid with help from student assistant Aditi Sinha.

Physical location:
Researchers should contact Archives and Special Collections to request collections, as many are stored offsite.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

Collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

All applicable copyrights for the collection are protected under chapter 17 of the U.S. Copyright Code. 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 Regents of the University of California as the owner of the physical items. It is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the researcher.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Joseph F. Williamson Papers, D-443, Archives and Special Collections, UC Davis Library, University of California, Davis.

Location of this collection:
University of California, Davis, Special Collections, UC Davis Library
100 NW Quad
Davis, CA 95616-5292, US
Contact:
(530) 752-1621
speccoll@ucdavis.edu
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