James A. Clayton family papers, 1850-1905.

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James A. Clayton family papers, 1850-1905.

The James A. Clayton Family Papers is a collection of correspondence and photographs that document the Clayton family from the late 19th-century to the beginning of the 20th-century.

1.5 cubic feet (2 boxes).

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SNAC Resource ID: 8210604

San Jose State University

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Sourisseau Academy for State andLocal History,San Jose State University,

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Thomson, Anna Louinia, 1843-1917.

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Clayton, James A. (James Atkins), 1831-1896

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Clayton family.

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James A. Clayton (1831-1896) and his wife, Anna Louinia Thomson (1843-1917) moved to San JoseĢ, Santa Clara County, California in 1853. Clayton became permanently identified with San Jose where he operated a photography studio. James A. Clayton became active in the Santa Clara County community when he was elected county clerk, then served as President of the First National Bank of San Jose and opened the James A. Clayton Company real estate buisness. From the description of James A. ...