James Rolph, Jr. papers 1904-1934, bulk 1911-1930

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James Rolph, Jr. papers 1904-1934, bulk 1911-1930

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The papers of James Rolph, Jr. include material from his five consecutive terms as San Francisco mayor from 1912-1931. Issues and events affecting the city that are reflected in the papers include: the Panama Pacific International Exposition (PPIE); World War I; the 1918 influenza epidemic; and business and labor relations. Also well represented are the citywide efforts, headed by Rolph, to rebuild the city's infrastructure following the 1906 earthquake and fire, including the establishment of municipal railway and water systems; construction projects including City Hall and the Civic Center; and regional transportation, including streets, highways, transbay crossings and the airport. The bulk of the collection consists of routine mayoral correspondence, including requests for letters of reference, permits, licenses, appointments, and employment as well as correspondence with city departments, state and federal agencies. Included are eight mayoral appointment books, a record book of election workers, and scrapbooks of clippings. Also contains campaign material from his mayoral elections and scrapbooks from Rolph's term as governor; minutes and financial records (1914-1927) from his companies, James Rolph and Company and Rolph Navigation and Coal Company; and family correspondence.

97 boxes, 4 oversize boxes, 34 volumes; (circa 69.0 linear feet)

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California historical society

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SNAC Resource ID: 6654707

California historical society

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