Widney family papers, 1856-1964 (bulk 1868-1935).

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Widney family papers, 1856-1964 (bulk 1868-1935).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122510234

The collection consists primarily of diaries, reminiscences and legal documents that relate to Widney family history and the history of Los Angeles and its environs during the last quarter of the 19th century. Subjects include: Widney-Workman family history, the Mormons in Illinois, an overland journey to California in 1856 (recorded in a journal kept by Sarah Johnston Barnes), the anti-Chinese riot of November 1871 in Los Angeles, and education and religion in late 19th century Los Angeles. There is also a typescript copy of Boyle Workman's book, The city that grew, which traces the history of Los Angeles from the time of the Workman-Rowland party to 1935.

45 pieces.2 boxes.1 scrapbook.

Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens

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SNAC Resource ID: 6742139

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Widney family.

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The Widney family played a significant part in the development of Los Angeles since the 1860s through their business affairs and their civic involvement. From the description of Widney family papers, 1856-1964 (bulk 1868-1935). (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 122510234 ...

Workman, Martha Frances Widney, b. 1874.

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Workman, Boyle, 1861-1942.

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Workman family.

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Widney, Mary Barnes, 1844-1924.

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Barnes, Sarah Johnston.

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Widney, R. M. (Robert Maclay), 1838-1929

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