Henry M. French papers, 1873-1941.

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Henry M. French papers, 1873-1941.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/35191756

Box 1 contains diaries and a biographical sketch of Henry M. French (1873-1893). Box 2 contains diaries of French (1894-1907). Box 3 contains diaries of French (1908-1915); a diary of son, Henry Nelson French (1912); unidentified diary excerpts; an account book (1904-1916); and, miscellaneous letters and notes.

3 boxes (1.5 linear ft.)

University of the Pacific, William Knox Holt Memorial Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7370528

University of the Pacific, William Knox Holt Memorial Library

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French, Henry M., 1851-1916.

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San Jose, Calif. merchant, attorney and politician. Born in Cornwall, served in British Navy (1866-1874). Many of diaries describe his activities in service. Emigrated to California (1874), married Frances Rebecca Tretheway (1876). Became grocer in San Jose (1876), naturalized (1882). Active in Prohibitionist Party. Ran for Mayor of San Jose, nominated John Bidwell for Governor at state convention (1888). Studied law and became attorney (1890s). Ran for Governor on Prohibitionist ticket (1896). ...

Tretheway family.

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Prohibition Party (Calif.)

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French family.

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