The life and personality of Phoebe Apperson Hearst
By: by Winifred Black Bonfils, the frontispiece and headbands by William Wilke.
Contributors: Hearst, Phoebe Apperson, 1842-1919.
Publisher: Printed for W. R. Hearst by J. H. Nash
Published: 1928
Place of publication: San Francisco
Language: eng
Number of pages: 155
Description: Phoebe Apperson Hearst was the wife of George Hearst, miner, prospector, and businessman, owner of the San Francisco Examiner newspaper, and United States Senator. After his death, she engaged in philanthropic work and contributed to the University of California. Hearst contributed to National Congress of Mothers, which evolved eventually into the National Parent-Teacher Association. She helped build the Young Women's Christian Association of Asliomar in Pacifc Grove, California. In 1900, Mrs. Heast co-founded the National Cathedral School in Washington, D.C. She was the mother of William Randolph Hearst.
Notes: Engraved t.p. and frontispiece, within ornamental border, at head of frontispiece, 1842, at foot, seal of the state of Missouri; at head of title, 1919, at foot, seal of the state of California.
Erratum slip at end.
Bound in full classic vellum.
"Of this book one thousand copies have been printed for private distribution only.  This is copy number 97."