Weimer (Jan) Papers, 1974-2004

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Weimer (Jan) Papers, 1974-2004

1974-2004

http://www.oac.cdlib.org/ark:/13030/kt9489s475

Papers of Jan Weimer, former executive food editor of Bon Appétit, author, food writer, and consultant. The collection dates from 1974 to 2004, and contains letters, drafts of articles, clippings, tear sheets, awards, ephemera, and photographs, as well as video and audio recordings.

6.6 Linear feet (13 archives boxes, 2 card file boxes, 5 oversize folders)

eng, Latn

University of California, San Diego, UC San Diego Library; UCSD Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6661365

University of California, San Diego, UC San Diego Library; UCSD Library

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