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Finding Aid to the Frederick W. Dohrmann Family Papers, 1896-1936
BANC MSS 91/29 c
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Description
Collection contains incomplete corporate records from various companies the
Dorhmanns were involved in; containing portions of each company's and Mr. Dorhmann's personal records
relating to his business interests. These early California department store companies reflect San
Francisco business history and the management and personnel tensions of the day. Collection includes a
commemorative scrapbook documenting F.W. Dohrmann's career.
Background
Frederick W. Dohrmann was born in Germany in 1842 and came to Davenport,
Iowa in 1858. In April of 1862, he settled in San Francisco where he
worked as a clerk in a grocery store located at Fifth and Howard. He became involved in the general
merchandise business in Oakland and in the manufacturing of breakfast foods.
Extent
Number of containers: 3 cartons, 1 oversize folder, and 1 oversize volume.
Linear feet: 3.75
Restrictions
Copyright has been assigned to The Bancroft Library. All requests for permission to publish or quote
from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Head of the Manuscripts Division. Permission
for publication is given on behalf of The Bancroft Library as the owner of the physical items and is
not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by
the reader.
Availability
Collection is open for research.