George P. Hammond papers 1913-1992, bulk 1920-1985

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George P. Hammond papers 1913-1992, bulk 1920-1985

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The George P. Hammond Papers document the life and career of a Southwestern U.S. historian, who was director of the Bancroft Library from 1946-1965, and who wrote and published numerous books based on Spanish documents, as well as the history of California.

Number of containers: 59 cartons, 3 boxes, 5 file-boxes, 3 oversize folders; Linear feet: 62

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