Papers of William Heath Davis, 1843-1906.

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Papers of William Heath Davis, 1843-1906.

The collection consists of manuscripts, letters, documents, receipts and newspaper clippings related to the life and business activities of William Heath Davis. Subject matter includes shipping and commerce in California before and after the Gold Rush, materials on business firms in San Francisco and Honolulu, and land titles (with particular emphasis on Rancho San Leandro).

634 pieces.10 boxes.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6736989

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Davis, William Heath, 1822-1909

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Davis was a pioneer merchant and landowner, of Calif. From the description of William Heath Davis papers, 1838-1871. (California Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 122499112 American author. From the description of Correspondence, 1896-1901. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122480190 From the guide to the William Heath Davis correspondence, 1896-1901, (L. Tom Perry Special Collections) California Pioneer. Helped found New San Diego in 1850. ...