Chickering, Allen Lawrence, 1877-1958

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President, California Historical Society.

From the description of Papers, 1937-1957. (California Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 28419998

Chickering was president of California Historical Society, 1934-1942; Board of Directors, 1931-1958.

From the description of Allen Lawrence Chickering papers, 1937-1957. (California Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 122544465

Biography

Chickering was president of California Historical Society in 1937 when the supposed Drake "Plate of Brasse" was found. He organized subscriptions to finance its acquisition and was involved in the controversy regarding its authenticity. He was also in touch with the later archaeological work carried out in Marin County.

From the guide to the Allen Lawrence Chickering papers, 1937-1957, (California Historical Society)

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Birth 1877

Death 1958

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