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John Swett & Son records, 1888-1919.
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Title:
John Swett & Son records, 1888-1919Creator/Contributor:
John Swett & Son, creatorCreator/Contributor:
Swett, John, 1830-1913Creator/Contributor:
Swett, Frank Tracy, 1869-1969Creator/Contributor:
Hill Girt WineryCreator/Contributor:
Hill Girt FarmAbstract:
Contains correspondence, but chiefly consists of records concerning operations and finances of John Swett & Son, owners of
Hill Girt Farm and Hill Girt Winery in Martinez, Calif. Of particular interest are the daybooks and ledger which record wine
purchased by John Muir. Includes samples of John Swett & Son grape juice labels; a few ledger cards for accounts of the Italian
Hotel, Martinez; and a newspaper clipping about John Swett.
Date:
1888 (issued)Subject:
n-us-caWine industry -- California -- Contra Costa County
Grape industry -- California -- Contra Costa County
Wine and wine making -- California
Vin -- Industrie -- Californie -- Contra Costa
Raisins -- Industrie -- Californie -- Contra Costa
Grape industry
Wine and wine making
Wine industry
Martinez (Contra Costa County, Calif.)
California
California -- Contra Costa County
California -- Martinez (Contra Costa County)
John Swett & Son -- Archives
Italian Hotel (Martinez, Calif.)
Muir, John -- 1838-1914
Muir, John -- 1838-1914
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COLLECTION STORED IN PART OFF-SITE: Advance notice required for use.
In English.
Preferred citation: John Swett & Son records, BANC MSS 99/175 c, The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley.
Type:
business records.letterpress copybooks.
Records (Documents)
Archives
Labels.
Records (Documents)
Documents administratifs.
Physical Description:
print
15 volumes, 1 oversize folder (1.6 linear ft.)
Language:
English
Origin:
CaliforniaCopyright Note:
COLLECTION STORED IN PART OFF-SITE: Advance notice required for use.