Collection context
Summary
- Title:
- Francis V. Keesling Sr. diaries and reprints
- Dates:
- 1906-1953
- Extent:
- 6.6 Linear Feet
- Language:
- English .
- Preferred citation:
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[identification of item], Francis V. Keesling Sr. diaries and reprints (M0261). Dept. of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford Libraries, Stanford, Calif.
Background
- Scope and content:
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The collection contains Francis V. Keesling Sr.'s diaries from 1906 to 1953 and the reprints he collected. This collection was donated by his son, Francis V. Keesling Jr. in 1974 alongside his own papers.
- Biographical / historical:
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Francis V. Keesling Sr. was a prolific figure in the Bay Area. He was a Stanford alumnus and had a hand in politics, legal affairs, and life insurance work. Keesling Sr. was also a member and leader of many organizations, including the West Coast Life Insurance Company, American Life Convention, Stanford Alumni Association, Golden Gate Bridge and Highway District Building Committee, Interim Committee of Twenty-Five, and the Grand Lodge of California. Refer to the Francis V. Keesling Sr. papers (M0100) for a more detailed biographical timeline: https://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/tf9s2007d3/
- Acquisition information:
- This collection given by Francis V. Keesling Jr. to Stanford University, Special Collections in November 1974.
- Arrangement:
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The diaries are arranged chronologically and three reprints are housed at the end.
- Physical location:
- Special Collections and University Archives materials are stored offsite and must be paged 36 hours in advance.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Indexed terms
About this collection guide
- Date Encoded:
- This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2024-05-21 11:29:15 -0700 .
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Open for research. Note that material must be requested at least 36 hours in advance of intended use.
- Terms of access:
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While Special Collections is the owner of the physical and digital items, permission to examine collection materials is not an authorization to publish. These materials are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study. Any transmission or reproduction beyond that allowed by fair use requires permission from the owners of rights, heir(s) or assigns.
- Preferred citation:
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[identification of item], Francis V. Keesling Sr. diaries and reprints (M0261). Dept. of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford Libraries, Stanford, Calif.
- Location of this collection:
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Department of Special Collections, Green Library557 Escondido MallStanford, CA 94305-6004, US
- Contact:
- (650) 725-1022