Cornelia Stratton Parker papers, 1954-1963.

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Cornelia Stratton Parker papers, 1954-1963.

Primarily her research notes on California history, and on the Stratton family, especially her grandfather, James T. Stratton, and her father, Frederick S. Stratton. Fragments of her incomplete manuscript concerning them, What a Time, What a Place, and a small file of correspondence also included.

2 boxes and 1 carton (1.85 linear ft.)

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SNAC Resource ID: 8265915

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Parker, Cornelia Stratton, 1885-1972

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Stratton family.

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Stratton, Frederick Smith, 1859-1915.

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A native of Oakland, California, Frederick Smith Stratton was a prominent California attorney, businessman, and politician. He was elected to the State Senate in 1896 and served as Collector of the Port of San Francisco from 1900 to 1913. From the description of Frederick Smith Stratton papers, circa 1886-1917. (University of California, Berkeley). WorldCat record id: 26754733 Biography Frederick Smith Stratton was born i...

Stratton, James T.

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James Thompson Stratton was a California pioneer and noted surveyor of towns such as Benecia and Alameda. Born in New York State, he came to California in 1850 and settled in Clinton (later East Oakland) He was closely associated with state surveyor James W. Shanklin. He became an authority on Mexican land grants and helped to introduce the Australian eucalyptus tree into California. From the description of James T. Stratton papers, 1857-1903. (University of California, Berkeley). Wo...