George Phillips sweepiana collection, 1932-1963.

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George Phillips sweepiana collection, 1932-1963.

The George Phillips Sweepiana Collection is a comprehensive collection of materials related to chimney sweepers. The collection dates from approximately 1932-1963, with the bulk of the documents undated. It consists of both paper records and artifacts. The collection has a broad interdisciplinary focus and includes literature, history, art, and artifacts relating to chimney sweeping.

47.05 linear feet

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Phillips, George Lewis, 1909-

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Biographical Note Dr. George Phillips taught in the English department at San Diego State University from 1947-1973. A scholar of 18th and 19th Century British literature, Phillips was recognized as the world's authority on the history and literature of chimney sweeps. For over fifty years Phillips amassed a sizeable collection of books, prints, manuscripts, paintings, and memorabilia from all over New York and Europe. Phillips al...

Jackson, Everett Gee, 1900-1995

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Painter, illustrator; San Diego, Calif. From the description of Oral history interview with Everett Gee Jackson, 1964 July 31. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 233007084 From the description of Everett Gee Jackson interview, 1964 July 31. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 220194416 Everett Gee Jackson (1900-1995) was a painter and illustrator from San Diego, Calif. From the description of Oral history interview with Everett Gee Jackson, 1964 July 31 [sound re...