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Joseph M. Backus papers relating to Gelett Burgess, 1953-1982.
BANC MSS C-H 154LOCAL
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Title:
Joseph M. Backus papers relating to Gelett Burgess, 1953-1982Creator/Contributor:
Backus, Joseph M., creatorCreator/Contributor:
Hart, James D. (James David), 1911-1990Abstract:
Collection consists of materials accumulated during Backus's research on Burgess for his doctoral dissertation. It includes
copies of his letters soliciting information about Burgess; copies of reports on interviews with people in San Francisco,
Carmel, Big Sur, etc., who were acquainted with him; correspondence with Professor James D. Hart on the project; copies of
Hart's letters on Bancroft Library's Burgess collection. Also includes unpublished biography of Burgess, together with research
notes, correspondence, and other related materials.
Date:
1953 (issued)Subject:
Burgess, Gelett -- 1866-1951Note:
FOR REFERENCE USE ONLY. Reproduction prohibited. Permission to publish should be referred to the Head of the Manuscripts Division.
Physical Description:
2 cartons and 3 boxes (3.5 linear ft.).
Language:
English
Identifier:
BANC MSS C-H 154LOCAL
Origin:
CaliforniaCopyright Note:
FOR REFERENCE USE ONLY. Reproduction prohibited. Permission to publish should be referred to the Head of the Manuscripts Division.