Walter Bordwell papers, 1835-1929 (bulk 1890-1912).

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Walter Bordwell papers, 1835-1929 (bulk 1890-1912).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/462018864

Personal papers include diaries, memorandum books, financial records and receipts, business cards, and several published items. Professional papers include certificates to practice law, correspondence, pamphlets, dockets, lists, handwritten drafts, and marriage contracts. Several court cases are documented in the collection, including the McNamara brothers trial (burning of the Los Angeles Times building) and the Helena M. Granger vs. Henry W. Robinson case.

4 linear feet.

Stanford University. Department of Special Collections and University Archives

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SNAC Resource ID: 7561904

Stanford University. Department of Special Collections and University Archives

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