August Vollmer papers, circa 1918-1955.

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August Vollmer papers, circa 1918-1955.

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Letters written to him; copies of letters written by him; biographical sketches and personalia; bibliographies and bibliographic notes; financial records; manuscripts of his writings; copies of his articles and speeches, manuscript and printed; copies of introductions, statements and book reviews written by him; lecture notes; subject files; clippings and photographs. Primarily re his career, after his retirement from the Berkeley Police Department, as professor of police administration at the University of California, Berkeley; as consultant; and as author.

Originals: 46 boxes, 7 cartons, 3 volumes (38.7 linear feet)Copies of selected items : 6 microfilm reels : negative and positive.

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Vollmer, August, 1876-1955

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August Vollmer was the Chief of Police in Berkeley, Calif. from 1905-1932. He wrote and taught at the University of California, Berkeley about police science. Vollmer is considered by many to be the father of modern American police methods. From the description of August Vollmer letters : Berkeley, Calif., to Jane Hentze, [Alaska] : TLS, 1950-1955. (University of California, Berkeley). WorldCat record id: 56712945 Biographical Sketch ...

University of California (1868-1952)

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