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. A portion of the collection pertains to Hammond's work, starting in 1953, as a historical researcher for Norman Littell, General Counsel for the Navajo Indians in Arizona.

59 cartons, 3 boxes, 5 file boxes, 2 volumes, 3 oversize folders (62 linear feet)Microfilm copies of portions of collection : 2 microfilm reels : negative and positive.

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