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Ralston (William C.) Correspondence
M0217
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Language of Material:
English
Contributing Institution:
Department of Special Collections and University Archives
Title: William C. Ralston correspondence
source:
Brettville, Charles de
Identifier/Call Number: M0217
Identifier/Call Number: 931
Physical Description:
4.5 Linear Feet
(7 boxes)
Date (inclusive): ca. 1870-1890
Open for research. Note that material must be requested at least 36 hours in advance of intended use.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Charles de Brettville, 1967.
William Chapman Ralston, born 12 June 1826 in Ohio, was a banker and steamship owner. In 1864 he helped organize the Bank
of California and served as its first president. He died 27 August 1875.
[Identification of item] William C. Ralston Correspondence, M0217, Dept. of Special Collections, Stanford Libraries, Stanford,
Calif.
All letters are copies printed from microfilmed originals. Letters primarily to Ralston, dealing with William W. Cargill of
the Oriental Bank Corporation of London and Charles de Long, U.S. Envoy and Minister to Japan. Also included are letters asking
for money or a position, thank you letters, letters of introduction, letters containing information on his Belmont home and
stables, monetary matters, the Bank of California, mines, San Francisco industries, economic matters and conditions, and construction.
The letters also show Ralston's influence in relation to both national and state legislation. Collection also includes research
notes, transcriptions, and material from other archives.
These materials are believed to be in the public domain. There are no restrictions on use of public domain materials.
Existence and Location of Originals
Originals held by Bank of California at time of donation, now held by Bancroft Library at University of California Berkeley.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Banks and banking -- California
San Francisco (Calif.) -- History.
Brettville, Charles de
Ralston, William Chapman, 1826-1875
Bank of California