William Edward Colby papers, 1892-1964.

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William Edward Colby papers, 1892-1964.

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Letters; manuscripts of his writings; notes; reprints and copies of articles; diaries; newspaper clippings, and photographs, relating to the Sierra Club; John Muir; conservation (including material on the recession of Yosemite and the Hetch Hetchy controversy); mining law; his Chinese art collection; and genealogy. Included also: letters (typed transcripts) written by John Muir, mainly to his daughter Helen.

2 boxes, 3 cartons, oversize folder.

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