John McLaren Collection, 1866-1965.

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John McLaren Collection, 1866-1965.

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Journals, correspondence, printed materials, photographs and artifacts created by or collected by McLaren and his granddaughter, Martha "Matie" McLaren Daniels. Journals document McLaren's landscape work on private estates, his travels within the United States and to foreign countries. A small amount of correspondence reflects work done for the City and County of San Francisco, as well as requests for assistance and advice by organizations and individuals unrelated to civic projects. Materials originally collected by McLaren have been added to, rearranged, and annotated by his granddaughter, and a small number of her writings are included. The dearth of material suggests large gaps, considering McLaren's lengthy tenure as Parks superintendent.

7.75 cubic feet.

San Francisco Public Library, Main Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7547884

San Francisco Public Library, Main Library

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McLaren, John, 1846-1943

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John McLaren was born December 20, 1846, in Scotland, and studied at the Royal Botanic Garden in Edinburgh. He was recruited by George Howard to create a garden for his estate "El Cerrito" in San Mateo, California. McLaren came to San Francisco and began work for Howard in February 1873. McLaren married Jane Mill July 31, 1876, in San Francisco. The Board of Park Commissioners appointed McLaren Assistant Superintendent of Golden Gate Park in 1887. He held the position of Superintendent of Parks ...

McLaren family.

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Howard, George C. (George Cunnibell), 1820-1887

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Actor and theater manager. From the description of George C. Howard and Family Collection, 1833-1963, (bulk 1840-1935). (Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center (HRC); University of Texas at Austin). WorldCat record id: 122590500 ...

El Cerrito (Estate: San Mateo, Calif.)

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