Magee, David Bickersteth, 1905-1977
Person
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 1 Collection or Record:
David Bickersteth Magee collection of Victorian and Edwardian manuscripts, 1812-1952
Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Vault MSS 355 Series 1
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
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.
Dates:
1812-1952
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