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Ward, George Clinton. Papers of George Clinton Ward, 1847-1948 (bulk 1927-1936).

Title: Papers of George Clinton Ward, 1847-1948 (bulk 1927-1936).

The alphabetically-arranged collection, the bulk of which is correspondence, is arranged into the following series: Correspondence, Manuscripts, Clippings, Documents and Ephemera. The correspondence includes condolence letters, letters by and about Henry E. Huntington and Collis P. Huntington, letters related to Ward's honorary degrees, posthumous requests for biographical information about Ward, and letters related to the Ward Memorial dedication ceremony. The manuscripts feature Ward's personal diaries, biographical accounts written by and about Ward, two journals about trips to the Sierra mountains that were written by John B. Miller and that contain references to Ward, and miscellaneous manuscripts. The clippings are primarily about Ward's death (these folders also contain clippings about an accident just prior to his death, funeral services, and the filing of his will), his honorary degrees, and the Ward Memorial dedication ceremony. The documents relate to Ward's business and financial matters and the Ward Memorial dedication. The ephemera feature an engineers' notebook belonging to Squire Whipple, who was famous for his iron bridge work, various items related to Ward's honorary degree from Oberlin College, guest lists for the Ward Memorial dedication, and seven miscellaneous photographs. There is also an oversize scrapbook containing various clippings, manuscripts, correspondence, documents, and photographs related to Ward's engineering work.

ArchivalResource: 881 items.3 boxes.1 oversize scrapbook.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122510161 View

Huntington, Henry Edwards, 1850-1927. Papers of Henry Edwards Huntington, 1794-1970 (bulk 1840-1927).

Title: Papers of Henry Edwards Huntington, 1794-1970 (bulk 1840-1927).

The collection consists of the personal and business papers of Henry Edwards Huntington. There is Huntington family correspondence (including Holladay family papers), but the papers deal chiefly with California railways and Southern California real estate and industry. There are also papers related to the founding and history of the Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens.

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http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122394922 View

Patton, George S. (George Smith), 1856-1927. Patton family papers, 1856-1934.

Title: Patton family papers, 1856-1934.

The collection consists of personal and business correspondence, political papers, account books, legal documents, and land papers related to the Patton family, and is particularly focused on the activities of George Smith Patton (1856-1927). Topics covered include railroads, Patton's senate campaign, irrigation, land sales, and the development of the San Marino area. Notable businesses represented in the collection include the Wilmington Transportation Company, Porter Brothers Co., San Gabriel Wine Company, Alhambra Addition Water Company, the Lindsay Water Development Company, Garvey Water Company, Huntington Land and Improvement Company, Banning Company, Pasadena Electric Light and Water Company, and the Santa Catalina Island Company. Notable individuals represented in the collection include Ruth Wilson, Annie Wilson, Anne Wilson Patton, James DeBarth Shorb, George Hugh Smith, Collis P. Huntington, Henry E. Huntington, Arthur J. Hutchinson, William Banning, William Reeves Banning, James P. Donahue, Maria de Jesus Wilson Shorb, William Howard Taft, Frank Putnam Flint, Ellen Banning Ayer, Robert W. Patton, Arvin Harrington Brown, and Benjamin Davis Wilson.

ArchivalResource: 356 items.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/773626307 View

Huntington Land and Improvement Company. Huntington Land and Improvement Company Collection of Photographs and Negatives [graphic], 1920s-1930s and undated

Title: Huntington Land and Improvement Company Collection of Photographs and Negatives [graphic], 1920s-1930s and undated

The collection consists of 127 photographs and 105 negatives, ca. 1920s-1930s and undated, created by and/or for the Huntington Land and Improvement Company. The images depict views of various real estate tracts in Eagle Rock, San Marino, Pasadena, Redondo Beach, Alhambra, and Highland Park.

ArchivalResource: 2 boxes (1.21 linear feet)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/123502741 View

Patton Family Papers, 1856-1934

Title: Patton Family Papers 1856-1934

The collection consists of personal and business correspondence, political papers, account books, legal documents, and land papers related to the Patton family, and is particularly focused on the activities of George Smith Patton (1856-1927). Topics covered include railroads, Patton’s senate campaign, irrigation, land sales, and the development of the San Marino area.

ArchivalResource: 356 items

http://www.oac.cdlib.org/ark:/13030/kt9s2043d9 View

Huntington Land and Improvement Company Collection of Photographs and Negatives, ca. 1920s-1930s and undated

Title: Huntington Land and Improvement Company Collection of Photographs and Negatives ca. 1920s-1930s and undated

The collection consists of 127 photographs and 105 negatives, ca. 1920s-1930s and undated, created by and/or for the Huntington Land and Improvement Company. The images depict views of various real estate tracts in Eagle Rock, San Marino, Pasadena, Redondo Beach, Alhambra, and Highland Park.

ArchivalResource: 2 boxes,; 1.21 linear feet

http://www.oac.cdlib.org/ark:/13030/kt4v19r0cw View