Papers of David Jacks, ca. 1845-1926.

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Papers of David Jacks, ca. 1845-1926.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122545591

The collection consists of letters, documents (including 307 bound volumes) and some photographs related to the life, land holdings, and business activities of David Jacks. The correspondence spans the years 1855-1919, and the business and legal papers related to Monterey are from 1835-1926. The collection also includes information about the Pacific Grove Retreat Association from 1875-1911.

Approximately 200,000 pieces.

Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens

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SNAC Resource ID: 6757807

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Jacks, David, 1822-1909

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David Jacks, born in Scotland in 1822, came to the United States in 1841. He arrived in San Francisco, California in April 1849 and became a U.S. citizen that December. In 1851 he moved to Monterey, California and began a lifelong career in property acquisition and management. Jacks was involved in the development and growth of Monterey County and was active in the field of education. From the description of David Jacks papers, 1845-1905. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122510418 ...

David Jacks Corporation

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Pacific Grove Retreat Association.

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