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Title: William R. Fletcher papers
Dates: 1939-1982
Collection number: MS 132
Creator:
Fletcher, William R.
Collection Size:
.25 linear feet
(1 box)
Repository:
African American Museum & Library at Oakland (Oakland, Calif.)
Oakland, CA 94612
Abstract: The William R. Fletcher papers consists of 95 photographs, a certificate, and newspaper clipping documenting William Fletcher’s
Automobile Service, car racing team, and family history. The collection is organized into three series: photographs, certificate,
and newspaper clipping. The photographs are organized by subject and include images of Fletcher’s car racing team in the 1930s,
Fletcher Auto Service in Hayward, California, Fletcher’s 80th birthday party celebration, and assorted family photographs.
The certificate was awarded to Fletcher by Chabot College in recognition of his service as a member of the Automotive Advisory
Committee.
Languages:
Languages represented in the collection:
English
No access restrictions. Collection is open to the public.
Materials are for use in-library only, non-circulating.
Permission to publish from the William R. Fletcher papers must be obtained from the African American Museum & Library at Oakland.
William R. Fletcher papers, MS 132, African American Museum & Library at Oakland, Oakland Public Library. Oakland, California.
Donated to the African American Museum & Library at Oakland by Georgia Ann McNeal on September 20, 2002.
Processed by Sean Heyliger, 02/18/2014.
Scope and Content of Collection
The William R. Fletcher papers consists of 95 photographs, a certificate, and newspaper clipping documenting William Fletcher’s
Automobile Service, car racing team, and family history. The collection is organized into three series: photographs, certificate,
and newspaper clipping. The photographs are organized by subject and include images of Fletcher’s car racing team in the 1930s,
Fletcher Auto Service in Hayward, California, Fletcher’s 80th birthday party celebration, and assorted family photographs.
The certificate was awarded to Fletcher by Chabot College in recognition of his service as a member of the Automotive Advisory
Committee.
Series I. Photographs
Series II. Certificate
Series III. Newspaper clipping
The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in
the library's online public access catalog.
African American business enterprises.
Automobiles, Racing--History--Pictorial works.
Automobiles, Racing--United States--History.
Hayward (Calif.)--History.
Drag racing--California--History.