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Norma Cogswell Hammond papers, 1888-1948.
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Title:

Norma Cogswell Hammond papers, 1888-1948

Creator/Contributor:

Hammond, Norma Cogswell, 1895-1981, creator

Abstract:

Contains family correspondence, scrapbooks, numerous family photographs, etc. which depict middle class life in the Fruitvale neighborhood in Oakland, California. Two of the scrapbooks are dedicated to theatrical presentations and similar related materials. Also includes materials related to Cogswell's work as an astrologer including her astrological charts of several famous persons and others.

Date:

1888 (issued)

Subject:

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Astrologers -- California -- Oakland
Astrology
Theater -- California -- San Francisco Bay Area
Astrology
Astrologues -- Californie -- Oakland
Astrologie
Théâtre -- Californie -- San Francisco, Région de la baie de
astrology
Theater
Manners and customs
Astrology
Astrologers
Oakland (Calif.) -- Pictorial works
Oakland (Calif.) -- Social life and customs
California -- San Francisco Bay Area
California -- Oakland
Hammond, Norma Cogswell -- 1895-1981 -- Archives

Note:

COLLECTION STORED, IN PART, OFF-SITE: Advance notice required for use.
Gift; Of Roberta Park; in 2005 and 2012.
Some photographs transferred to the Pictorial Collections of The Bancroft Library (BANC PIC 2005.190).
Preferred citation: Norma Cogswell Hammond papers, BANC MSS 2005/259 c, The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley.
In English.

Type:

Pictorial works.
Archives.
Photographs.
Scrapbooks.
Programs.
Ephemera.

Physical Description:

print
3 boxes, 4 volumes, 1 oversize folder (1.9 linear feet)

Language:

English

Origin:

California

Copyright Note:

COLLECTION STORED, IN PART, OFF-SITE: Advance notice required for use.