George and Phoebe Apperson Hearst papers, 1849-1926.

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George and Phoebe Apperson Hearst papers, 1849-1926.

Contains personal and business papers of George Hearst and his wife, Phoebe Apperson Hearst. George Hearst's papers include correspondence, illustrated mining notes and reports, bills of sale, and other material related to mines and ranches primarily in the West and Mexico. The bulk of the collection concerns the philanthropic, charitable and social activities of Phoebe Apperson Hearst. Her papers include family and personal correspondence, mining and property files, material related to her work as regent, and files on philanthropy, charity, collecting, and household management.

85 boxes, 2 oversize boxes, 3 oversize folders, 6 v., 4 card file boxes (37 linear ft.)Microfilm copies: 131 reels : positive and negative (Box 3002:1-131)

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