Richard Garvey papers, 1860-1965 (bulk 1872-1929).

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Richard Garvey papers, 1860-1965 (bulk 1872-1929).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/62313895

Contains the business records of Richard Garvey including correspondence discussing crops, mines and other ranch business, account records of household related items, and legal documents including land documents and a petition to keep the Garvalia post office. Also includes some biographical information on Richard Garvey and his son Richard Garvey, Jr.

2 boxes (.8 linear ft.)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7811478

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Garvey, Richard C.

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Richard Garvey came to California in 1858 and served as a United States Army mail rider before and during the beginning of the Civil War. Garvey, one of the early developers of Los Angeles, subdivided his property and sold the parcels to pay his debt. Garvalia, Calif., now located in San Gabriel, was named for Garvey. From the description of Richard Garvey papers, 1860-1965 (bulk 1872-1929). (University of California, Berkeley). WorldCat record id: 62313895 ...