Collection, 1932-1937.

ArchivalResource

Collection, 1932-1937.

Letters and clippings pertaining to the Luther and Eliza Tibbets family. Primarily concerns the dispute over whether Luther or Eliza Tibbets was responsible for planting the first navel orange tree in Riverside, California. There are several files of correspondence between Minnie Tibbits Mills, the daughter of Luther and Eliza, about this topic. The collection also includes biographical sketches about Luther C. Tibbets.

.4 linear feet (1 legal size box)

Related Entities

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Tibbets Family.

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Tibbets, Eliza Lovell, 1825-1898

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Tibbets, Luther C.

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