Warren H. Atherton papers, 1921-1976.

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Warren H. Atherton papers, 1921-1976.

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Boxes 1-2 contain correspondence regarding Jedediah Smith Society, GI Bill and American Legion; Holt Family materials; and, papers relating to travel (1940-1953). Box 3 contains papers relating to travel (1960-1963) and other recreational activities, including draft of novel and involvement with Stockton, Calif. Opera Association (1969-1976); and, honors. Box 4 contains more materials on honors; publications; and, clippings. Box 5 contains publications about American Legion. Boxes 6-7 contain photographs and clippings, scrapbooks (1943-1944). Boxes 8-11 and 16-17 contain miscellaneous photographs and memorabilia. Boxes 12-13 contain clippings regarding American Legion (1933-1957) and Board of Prison Terms and Paroles (1935-1937). Box 14 contains Memorabilia. Boxes 15 and 18 contain miscellaneous clippings.

18 boxes (14.75 linear ft.)

University of the Pacific, William Knox Holt Memorial Library

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University of the Pacific, William Knox Holt Memorial Library

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Jedediah Smith Society

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Jedediah Strong Smith (1799-1831) was first American to enter California by an overland route. His travels (1822-1831) demonstrated feasible routes across West to California. Smith trapped first along Missouri River under William Ashley and Andrew Henry. He rediscovered South Pass, Wyo. (1824) a passageway from high plains into Pacific Northwest. Formed partnership with David Jackson and William Sublette to trap in Pacific Coast region (1826). Trapped and explored in central California and Orego...

Holt family.

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American legion

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Veteran's organization. From the description of Records, 1893-1927. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 36805972 Association of veterans of American wars. Formed by a group of World War I officers, the American Legion is the world's largest veteran's organization. From the description of Records, 1960-1987. (Denver Public Library). WorldCat record id: 61206804 The American Legion was founded in 1919 by veterans returning from Europe after Worl...

Atherton, Warren H. (Warren Hendry), 1891-1976

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Stockton, Calif. attorney, judge. Best known as National Commander of American Legion (1943) and father of G.I. Bill. Admitted to state bar (1913). Married Anne Holt, daughter of Benjamin Holt, developer of Caterpillar Tractor (1917). After service in World War I, Atherton became Stockton city judge, district attorney and president of chamber of commerce. Was involved in agriculture and in various business interests in San Joaquin County, Calif. Ran unsuccessfully for U.S. Senate (1957). Most ex...