Archives Directory for the History of Collecting in America
Archives related to: Foster, A. W. (Arthur William), 1850-1930
| title | Oral history: Martha Foster Abott, interviewed by Carla Ehat 1977 |
| repository | Marin County Free Library, Civic Center Branch |
| description | Martha Abbott is speaking about her father, A.W. Foster, who was born in 1850 and who died in 1930. He was a successful businessman and broker, a philanthropist and founder of the Bank of San Rafael which subsequently became the Crocker Bank. He was President of the San Francisco and North Pacific Railroad and Regent of the University of California for 27 years. He was also an art collector, and one of the founders of the Mount Tamalpais Military Academy. |
| extent | Transcript 29 p.; Phonotapes: 1 sound cassette |
| formats | Online Transcript Transcript Sound Recording |
| access | Transcript made available for research purposes only. All rights are reserved to the Marin County Free Library. |
| record source | http://co.marin.ca.us/depts/LB/main/crm/oralhistories/mfabbotsummary.pdf |
| acquisition information | Original tape recording available at the Anne T. Kent California History Room. |
| updated | 02/14/2025 10:07:34 |
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