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Whiting family papers, 1924-1939.
BANC MSS C-B 749 box 2
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Title:
Whiting family papers, 1924-1939Creator/Contributor:
Whiting family., creatorCreator/Contributor:
Whiting, Henry Hyer.Creator/Contributor:
Whiting, Ethel Robertson.Creator/Contributor:
McAdoo, W. G. (William Gibbs), 1863-1941, Correspondent.Creator/Contributor:
Green, William, 1872-1952, Correspondent.Abstract:
Henry Hyer Whiting correspondence with William G. McAdoo, 1932-1938. Contains Whiting's files, mainly as Northern California
campaign manager for McAdoo. A few letters to and form others included. Also, copies of correspondence with John W. Preston
concerning federal judgeships for California, and of letters from William Green, president, American Federation of Labor,
endorsing McAdoo.
Ethel Robertson Whiting's journal, 1924-1939 (typed transcripts). Sporadically kept record of her activities, including social
life while her husband was Northern California campaign manager for W.G. McAdoo, 1932 and 1938. Several visits to Washington,
D.C., including the 1933 inauguration of Franklin D. Roosevelt, recorded. The transcript volumes contain letters, clippings
and interpolations by Mrs. Whiting up to 1957. With these: To whom it may concern a history of her family. Biographical sketches
of her father, George M. Robertson; her mother, Caroline B. Story; her maternal grandfather, Charles R. Story a '49er via
Cape Horn and other members of the Robertson and Story families included.
Date:
1924 (issued)Subject:
Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano) -- 1882-1945Preston, John W
Robertson, George M
Story, Caroline B
Story, Charles R
Note:
Journal, 1924-1939 (box 2) : also available on microfilm.
Journal, 1924-1939 : Original typed transcripts in private possession.
Physical Description:
print
2 boxes.
1 microfilm reel : negative (Rich. 533:14) and positive.
Language:
English
Identifier:
BANC MSS C-B 749 box 2