Papers, 1900-1947.

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Papers, 1900-1947.

Collection consists of letters, ephemera, and photographs relating to the career and life of Alphonzo Bell, and the development of Bel Air, Los Angeles, Calif.

1 box (0.5 linear ft.)1 oversize box.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7411655

University of California, Los Angeles

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Bell, Alphonzo Edward, 1875-1947

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Bell was born on Sept. 29, 1875 in Los Angeles, CA; graduated from Occidental College Academy, 1891; BA, Occidental College, 1895; student, San Francisco Theological Seminary, 1895-97; became farmer, land developer and subdivider near Santa Fe Springs; oil wells were developed on some of his land; organized Alphonzo E. Bell Corp., 1922, and developed the residential subdivision, Bel Air, in West LA; owned substantial developments of crude oil in the Santa Maria Valley; member of Occidental Colle...