Collis Potter Huntington biographical material for H.H. Bancroft's Chronicles of the Builders of the Commonwealth, 1887-1890.

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Collis Potter Huntington biographical material for H.H. Bancroft's Chronicles of the Builders of the Commonwealth, 1887-1890.

Autobiographical sketches, notes and proofsheets (incomplete) of the published biography, prepared chiefly by David R. Sessions. Information on early life, journey to California via the Isthmus, experiences in San Francisco and Sacramento, merchandising, his associates in the railroads, political beliefs and character. Interview with W.H. Mills, letter from S.C. Armstrong concerning Huntington's interest in Hampton Institute and letter from A.N. Towne included. Notes concerning Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Company, received from E.O. Smith, 1932, with the above (folder 9).

Originals : 9 folders in portfolio.Copies : partial microfilm reel (212 exposures) : negative (Rich. 98:4) and positive.

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