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Carl I. Wheat papers, 1917-1964 (bulk 1935-1955).
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Carl I. Wheat papers, 1917-1964 (bulk 1935-1955)Creator/Contributor:
Wheat, Carl I. (Carl Irving), 1892-1966, creator, creator.Abstract:
Materials concerning the publication of Wheat's books (primarily on California history); his association with the Roxburghe
and Zamorano Clubs; his interests in fine printing, books and antiques. A few papers concerning his law firm included. Contains
correspondence, notes, manuscripts for publication, clippings, maps, and subject files.
Date:
1935 (issued)Subject:
n-us-caHistorians -- California
Book clubs (Discussion groups)
Maps
Book clubs (Bookselling)
Summer reading programs
Clubs de lecture
Cartes géographiques
Clubs du livre (Librairie)
Summer reading programs
Historians
Book clubs (Bookselling)
Book clubs (Discussion groups)
Maps
California -- History
Californie -- Histoire
California
Zamorano Club.
Roxburghe Club of San Francisco.
Roxburghe Club of San Francisco
Zamorano Club
Wheat, Carl I. (Carl Irving) -- 1892-1966 -- Archives
Wheat, Carl I. (Carl Irving) -- 1892-1966
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COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE: Advance notice required for use.
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Related collection: Carl I. Wheat letters received, 1926-1931 (BANC MSS 93/21 c)
Related collection: Carl I. Wheat notes and maps, approximately 1956-1959 (BANC MSS C-R 94)
Related collection: The letters of Alexander Hill Everett to Louise Smith, "Dame Shirley" (BANC MSS 73/132 z)
Carl Irving Wheat was an historian of California and the American West with a particular interest in early maps of the region.
He was also a collector of books and manuscripts, a founder of the Roxburghe Club of San Francisco, and an active member of
E Clampus Vitus, the Bohemian Club, and the Zamarano Club.
In English; some materials in French.
Carl I. Wheat papers, BANC MSS 67/31 c, The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley.
Type:
manuscripts for publication.Archives
History
Maps.
Physical Description:
print
32.5 (26
Language:
English
French
Origin:
CaliforniaCopyright Note:
COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE: Advance notice required for use.