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.

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.

8 linear feet

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Collection is open for research.