Arthur G. Holmes scrapbook and memorabilia, 1926-1981 (inclusive), 1926-1930 (bulk).

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Arthur G. Holmes scrapbook and memorabilia, 1926-1981 (inclusive), 1926-1930 (bulk).

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This collection consists of the scrapbook Holmes kept of his student days at Stanford University and UC Berkeley, as well as his summer as a forest ranger at Yosemite (1928) and a summer at the Flying Cadet school of the Air Corps (1929), along with negatives and some miscellaneous memorabilia. Included in the scrapbook are photographs, programs, decals, newsletters, dance cards, invitations, tickets, ribbons, cancelled checks, and many other items. Subjects of interest from his Stanford days are mudfights, the Glee Club's spring tour in 1928, and student trips to the Pinnacles and Yosemite Park; included are two photos of football coach "Pop" Warner at his home. There are also several pages devoted to Holmes' tour of the Orient in 1926.

3 linear ft.

Stanford University. Department of Special Collections and University Archives

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SNAC Resource ID: 8031219

Stanford University. Department of Special Collections and University Archives

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