Collection context
Summary
- Creators:
- Marshall, John, 1867-1932
- Abstract:
- Extent:
- 2 folders
- Language:
- Preferred citation:
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John Marshall, Jr. family papers,. San Francisco Public Library, San Francisco History Center
Background
- Scope and content:
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Personal papers of John Marshall, Jr. include news clippings, family photographs, a memorial resolution, a few photocopies, and three issues of Fireman's Fund Record, from 1919, 1926, 1932.
- Biographical / historical:
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A native of Scotland, John Marshall, Jr. came to the United States with his parents and settled in San Francisco. When he was 21 John moved to the East Coast for work, and by May 1900 had taken over management of the Central Department of the Fireman's Fund in Chicago. He was elected vice-president and director of Fireman's Fund and Home Fire and Marine in Nov. 1919, and he returned to San Francisco the following year. He retired in February 1928 and died in 1932.
- Acquisition information:
- Gift, 2021-81
Indexed terms
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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The collection is available for use during San Francisco History Center hours. Collections that are stored offsite should be requested 48 hours in advance.
- Terms of access:
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All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the City Archivist. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the San Francisco Public Library as the owner of the physical items.
- Preferred citation:
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John Marshall, Jr. family papers,. San Francisco Public Library, San Francisco History Center
- Location of this collection:
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San Francisco Public Library100 Larkin StreetSan Francisco, CA 94102, US
- Contact:
- (415) 557-4567