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Who's Who in California: A Biographical Directory 1928-29 Being a History of California
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Biographies GeneralGeneral ReferenceRegional: West
ISBN13: 9781026082607
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 768
Weight: 2.74
Height: 1.63 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Who's Who in California: A Biographical Directory 1928-29 Being a History of California provides a detailed and comprehensive record of the individuals who defined the state's trajectory during the late 1920s. This biographical directory serves as an essential reference for understanding the human element behind California's rapid growth and social evolution. Through meticulously compiled entries, the work profiles a wide array of prominent citizens, including civic leaders, business magnates, legal professionals, and cultural figures whose lives and careers intersected with the state's burgeoning identity.
By documenting the achievements and backgrounds of its subjects, the volume offers more than just a list of names; it presents a mosaic of the professional and social networks that powered the American West at a pivotal moment in history. For researchers, historians, and genealogists, Who's Who in California: A Biographical Directory 1928-29 Being a History of California remains an invaluable primary source, capturing the spirit and ambition of an era before the Great Depression changed the national landscape. It is a vital contribution to the regional history of the United States and a fascinating look into the leadership of one of its most dynamic states.
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