James D. Phelan correspondence : ALS and TLS, 1898-1927.

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James D. Phelan correspondence : ALS and TLS, 1898-1927.

Primarily social correspondence to Phelan from local and international figures, including thank you notes, congratulatory remarks, letters of introduction, and invitations. Also includes four letters from Albert Shaw, editor of the American Monthly, discussing articles submitted by Phelan; and three letters from the prominent architect Daniel H. Burnham. Some correspondence deals with Phelan's 1904 trip to Europe.

1 folder (0.1 linear ft.)

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SNAC Resource ID: 6700702

California historical society

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Phelan, James D. (James Duval), 1861-1930

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James D. Phelan was a businessman, civic leader, political figure, and philanthropist, of San Francisco, Calif. He served as mayor of San Francisco (1897-1901) and U.S. Senator from Calif. (1915-1921). From the description of James D. Phelan correspondence : ALS and TLS, 1898-1927. (California Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 122394967 Biographical/Historical note Phelan was the son of a pioneer California banker....