Frank Kester papers, ca. 1912-1981.

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Frank Kester papers, ca. 1912-1981.

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Consists of autobiographical and literary writings, journalism, and other materials by and belonging to Kester. Contains typescripts and drafts of short stories and poems, newspaper articles, and chapters of his autobiography, along with clippings, photographs, and research and field notes. Significant topics include California, San Francisco, the Bay Area waterfront, the Mother Lode, the gold rush, Calif. missions, and shipwrecks. Includes a typescript entitled Memories of the San Francisco earth quake [sic] and fire, April 1906 for Kraft Library of Red Bluff and State Library, Sacramento June, 1963.

3 cartons, 1 box (3.5 linear ft.)

California historical society

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SNAC Resource ID: 6776699

California historical society

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Kester, Frank, 1888-

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Reporter, with Oakland Tribune, 1921-1942, and a number of other California newspapers. From the description of Papers, ca. 1912-1981. (California Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 28419835 Kester was a reporter, primarily for the Oakland Tribune, 1921-1942. He also wrote an autobiography, short stories, and poems. From the description of Frank Kester papers, ca. 1912-1981. (California Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 122583406 ...

Oakland Tribune.

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