Magee, David Bickersteth, 1905-1977
Dates
- Existence: 1905 - 1977
Biography
David Bickersteth Magee (1905-1977) was a bookseller.
David Bickersteth Magee was born June 18, 1905, in Gargrave, England to John Arthur Victor Magee and Gwendolen Georgiana Frances Mary Wilson. In 1925, he immigrated to the United States. He married Dorothea Wilder on October 1, 1931, in San Francisco, California. He worked throughout his life as a bookseller, often traveling back and forth between the United States and England. He died July 17, 1977, in San Francisco, California.
Citation:
FamilySearch, via WWW, January 22, 2024 (David Bickersteth Magee; born June 18, 1905 in Gargrave, England; parents John Arthur Victor Magee and Gwendolen Georgiana Frances Mary Wilson; immigrated to the United States in 1925; married Dorothea Wilder on October 1, 1931 in San Francisco, California; worked as a bookseller; often traveled back and forth between the United States and England; died July 17, 1977 in San Francisco, California).Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
Collection of Victorian and Edwardian manuscripts
Original drawings, sketches, and sketch books. Most of the items deal with scenes in England. Many have been published as illustrations for newspapers, magazines, and books. The dates of composition of these materials are uncertain.
David Bickersteth Magee collection of Victorian and Edwardian manuscripts, 1812-1952
Original drawings, sketches, and sketch books. Most of the items deal with scenes in England. Many have been published as illustrations for newspapers, magazines, and books. The dates of composition of these materials are uncertain.
David Bickersteth Magee account book
This collection contains an account book of his bookshop in San Francisco.
David Bickersteth Magee photographs
Collection includes 15 photographs of Victorian personalities, including Charles Dickens, John Ruskin, Queen Alexandra, and some of the child friends of Charles Dodgson. Dated approximately 1860-1940.
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- English literature -- 19th century 2
- English literature -- 20th century 2
- Great Britain -- History -- Victoria, 1837-1901 2
- Letters 2
- Literature 2
- Novelists, English -- 19th century 2
- Women authors, English 2
- Account books 1
- Albumen prints 1
- Booksellers and bookselling -- California -- San Francisco 1
- Business, Industry, Labor, and Commerce 1
- Cartes-de-visite 1
- Collodion prints 1
- Economics and Banking 1
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