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Dobbs (Harold) Scrapbooks and Photo Albums
BANC MSS.2010/469  
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Description
Eighteen scrapbooks that relate to Harold S. Dobbs. Three scrapbooks related to his business interests (including drive-in restaurants and bowling alleys); nine related to his career as a supervisor on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors (1951-1967), and six related to his bids to be mayor of San Francisco in 1963, 1967, and 1971. The collection not only provides an interesting political history of San Francisco and Dobbs, but also provides some interesting information on the political-related activities which Harold's wife, Annette, undertook on his behalf.
Background
Harold S. Dobbs was a member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors (1951-1967) and ran for mayor of San Francisco in 1963, 1967, and 1971. Dobbs was also a lawyer, businessman, politician, and civic leader.
Extent
15 linear feet (14 oversize boxes, 3 boxes)
Availability
RESTRICTED ORIGINALS. USE MICROFILM COPY ONLY WITH CALL NUMBER BANC FILM 2010/469., Use of original only by permission of the appropriate curator. Inquiries regarding these materials should be directed via the Application for Access to Restricted Materials form. When available, access will be granted to a surrogate rather then the original.