Walter Bruno Sellmer

Name/Title

Walter Bruno Sellmer

Entry/Object ID

2009A-106-3

Scope and Content

Walter relates his rise in law enforcement to being elected to 6 terms as Marin County Sheriff and his charitable works in retirement. He was Game Warden in Marin County from 1915-30, elected Sheriff from 1930-54 and was known as the Miracle Man of Stinson Beach for his generosity. He bought wheelchairs & other medical equipment, typewriters, and even an organ for people. January 9, 1977 interview by Carla Ehat & Ann Kent 30 pages

Collection

California Room Marin County Library

Acquisition

Accession

2009A-106

Source or Donor

Walter Bruno Sellmer

Acquisition Method

Gift