Swett-Tracy family papers, circa 1698-1943 (bulk 1836-1937).

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Swett-Tracy family papers, circa 1698-1943 (bulk 1836-1937).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/744464679

Collection contains materials related to the Swett and Tracy families (Mary Louise Tracy married John Swett). The bulk of the materials relate to John, Mary Louise and Helen Swett and include personal and business correspondence, subject files, financial papers and materials related to John's career as an educator and Helen's work in social welfare.

14 cartons, 3 oversize volumes. (16.4 linear feet)

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SNAC Resource ID: 8117437

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Swett, John, 1830-1913

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Educator, California's first Superintendent of Schools. Sailed around Horn to California (1852-1853). Letters describe experiences of voyage and first impressions of San Francisco. Singled out for special mention are Chinese, prostitutes, scenery and schools. Collection includes information about Swett, probably inserted by his granddaughter, Margaret Plummer, and a painting of "SS Revere" on which Swett sailed. From the description of John Swett letters, 1852-1853. (University of th...

Tracy, Frederick Palmer, 1815-1860

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Frederick Palmer Tracy was an attorney, and one of the founders of the Republican Party in California. From the description of Frederick Palmer Tracy letter : ALS, Mokelumne Hill, 1856 Oct. 26. (University of California, Berkeley). WorldCat record id: 214986814 ...

Swett, Helen, 1875-

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She and her fiancé served as undergraduate and alumni editors, respectively, of The Stanford Alumnus. From the description of Helen Swett letters to her fiancé, Charles E. Schwartz : and other papers, 1898-1901. (University of California, Berkeley). WorldCat record id: 122592315 ...

Sweet family.

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Tracy family.

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