James Duval Phelan Papers 1852-1937 1886-1921

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James Duval Phelan Papers 1852-1937 1886-1921

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Miscellaneous collection of correspondence, ephemera, poetry, with small amounts of clippings, personal and business documents, speech notes, and a photographic montage of Villa Montalvo. Most of the collection spans Phelan's terms as Mayor and Senator, including the years in between.

12 folders; (0.56 cubic feet)

eng,

San Francisco History Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 6650169

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