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Gillis, J. L. (James Louis), 1857-1917,. Typescript letters signed J.L. Gillis, California State Library, Sacramento to William Winter [manuscript], 1917 February-April.

Title: Typescript letters signed J.L. Gillis, California State Library, Sacramento to William Winter [manuscript], 1917 February-April.

All contain information regarding the California career of David Belasco.

ArchivalResource: 4 items.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/230393143 View

Clark, George T., 1862-1940. George T. Clark papers, 1862-1935.

Title: George T. Clark papers, 1862-1935.

These papers relate primarily to Clark's research on the life of Leland Stanford and include correspondence, 1924-1935, historical documents, 1862-1893, clippings, photographs, and two notebooks, 1928-1930, for his comprehensive biography of Senator Leland Stanford, published by the Stanford University Press in 1931. Correspondents include George C. Clark, Dumas Malone, Stuart Daggert, Timothy Hopkins, and V. S. McClatchy; there is also a long letter by C. C. Crippen concerning his work as a horse trainer on the Palo Alto Stock Farm and his knowledge of Leland Stanford. Historical documents include copies of correspondence between Stanford and J. D. B. Stillman, 1882-1883, concerning Eadweard Muybridge and Stillman's book, THE HORSE IN MOTION. Other items include Clark's memorial address on J. L. Gillis; and a "want list" for the Stanford University Library, 1920.

ArchivalResource: 2 linear feet.

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Winter, William, 1836-1917,. Autograph letters signed from William Winter to various recipients [manuscript], 1864-1917.

Title: Autograph letters signed from William Winter to various recipients [manuscript], 1864-1917.

Most of the letters concern theater life and people, both in England and America. (16) mentions [Augusta?] Dargon, (39) Charles Clapp, (51-52) Dion Boucicault and David Belasco and (99) Henry Placide and his wife. (49) is incomplete. (104) to J.B. Walker includes a poem by Winter, which is listed in the Folger card index of first lines. (68-70) and (114) concern Thomas Nast's "The Immortal Light of Genius."

ArchivalResource: 114 items.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/436214802 View

Gillis Family collection.

Title: Gillis Family collection.

Valentines, postcards, and souvenirs associated with the Gillis family along with a wide assortment of paintings, photos, property title books, and other items whose connection to the family is unknown.

ArchivalResource: 4 manuscript boxes; 15 1/2 x 11 3/4 x 3 in.1 archival box; 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 1 in.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/678169367 View

Sterling, George, 1869-1926. George Sterling letters, 1905-1925.

Title: George Sterling letters, 1905-1925.

Letters, poems, and typescripts.

ArchivalResource: Documents in file folder ; 11 3/4 x 9 1/4 x 3/8 in.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/212959438 View

Eytel, Carl, 1862-1925. Carl Eytel correspondence, 1910-1926

Title: Carl Eytel correspondence, 1910-1926

Five letters and documents by and about Carl Eytel, including two to State Librarian James Gillis concerning the possibility of displaying his art at the library, materials concerning his estate, and some biographical information.

ArchivalResource: 1 file folder 14 7/8 x 9 1/2 in.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/436466432 View

Welcker, Adair, 1858-. Letter, [190-?], Berkeley, Calif. to J.L. Gillis, Sacramento, Calif.

Title: Letter, [190-?], Berkeley, Calif. to J.L. Gillis, Sacramento, Calif.

Signed typescript copy of autobiographical sketch originally written in response to a request from the librarian of the State Library of California. Mostly concerns Welcker's attempts to have his writings published.

ArchivalResource: 4 p.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/13870998 View

Ashworth, Edward F. James L. Gillis collection, 1899-1957.

Title: James L. Gillis collection, 1899-1957.

Pictures, personal papers and clippings of former State Librarian James Louis Gillis.

ArchivalResource: 2 manuscript boxes ; 15 1/2 x 12 x 3 in.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/456566744 View

Gillis, J. L. (James Louis), 1857-1917. James Gillis and Newton Spencer correspondence regarding James Marshall materials, 1913.

Title: James Gillis and Newton Spencer correspondence regarding James Marshall materials, 1913.

Letter dated February 6, 1913 from State Librarian James L. Gillis to former Public Administrator Newton Spencer requesting authentification of James Marshall materials being offered to the library by John Sipp, plus envelope letter was sent in. Also included is Spencer's reply to Gillis confirming authenticity of materials, dated February 10, 1913.

ArchivalResource: Documents in file folder; 14 3/4 x 9 1/2 in.

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Austin, Mary Hunter, 1868-1934. Mary Austin letters, 1913-1914.

Title: Mary Austin letters, 1913-1914.

2 typewritten and hand-signed letters from Mary Austin to James L. Gillis.

ArchivalResource: Two letters; 8 1/2 x 11 in.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/213354468 View

Sherman, Edwin Allen, 1829-1914. Edwin Allen Sherman papers, 1872-1971, (bulk 1896-1913).

Title: Edwin Allen Sherman papers, 1872-1971, (bulk 1896-1913).

Letters, manuscripts of writings, and clippings relating primarily to Edwin Allen Sherman, especially to his service in the Mexican War, his successful efforts to erect a monument in Monterey, California to honor John Drake Sloat, and other activities designed to commemorate historic events in California. His writings include Personal reminiscences of a California pioneer of '49 and The true account of the great Jesuit conspiracy in the assassination of Abraham Lincoln "the martyr president" of the United States, Friday April 14th 1865. Includes also some correspondence and papers of his wife, Adeline A. Dodd Sherman; his son, Edwin Allen Sherman; and his grandson, Allen Banks Sherman. Four series: 1. Correspondence, 1871-1971; 2. Manuscripts ? 3. Miscellaney, 1882- 1936; 4. Clippings, 1892-1932.

ArchivalResource: 5 boxes (2.1 linear ft.).Sloat monument correspondence and MS of Sherman's autobiography (formerly BANC MSS C-B 719) : partial microfilm reel (36 exposures) : negative (Rich. 533:12) and postive (FILM C-B 719).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122545142 View

George T. Clark papers, 1862-1935

Title: George T. Clark papers 1862-1935

These papers relate primarily to Clark's research on the life of Leland Stanford and include correspondence, 1924-1935, historical documents, 1862-1893, clippings, photographs, and two notebooks, 1928-1930,for his comprehensive biography of Senator Leland Stanford, published by the Stanford University Press in 1931. Correspondents include George C. Clark, Dumas Malone, Stuart Daggert, Timothy Hopkins, and V. S. McClatchy; there is also a long letter by C. C. Crippen concerning his work as a horse trainer on the Palo Alto Stock Farm and his knowledge of Leland Stanford. Historical documents include copies of correspondence between Stanford and J. D. B. Stillman, 1882-1883, concerning Eadweard Muybridge and Stillman's book, THE HORSE IN MOTION. Other items include Clark's memorial address on J. L. Gillis; and a "want list" for the Stanford University Library, 1920.

ArchivalResource: 2 Linear feet

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Coolbrith, Ina D. (Ina Donna), 1842?-1928. Ina Coolbrith letters, 1873-1920.

Title: Ina Coolbrith letters, 1873-1920.

Correspondence (19 letters, 4 cards, and 3 envelopes) written by Ina Coolbrith to several people on a variety of topics.

ArchivalResource: 26 items in file folder; 11 7/8 x 9 1/2 in.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/237129990 View