Manuscripts
Los Angeles: a succinct history of the city
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- Description
- This manuscript is a history of the city of Los Angeles, dating from the arrival of Spanish missionaries in the 18th century. Of the city's early history, Stephens writes, "For many years, Los Angeles was but an outpost of San Gabriel. Its population was gradually increased by the arrivals of newly discharged soldiers and their families." He tells the tale of the early privateer Joseph Chapman, whom he calls "The First Settler," and "The Great Flood" of 1825 which was followed by three years of "drouth." He speaks very highly of Hugo Reid. Most of the historical content is mentioned only briefly, with little to no detail. The final entries are dated mid-1885.
- Production date
- 1885, October 20.
- Call number
- mssHM 19829
- Provenance
- Gift of Kate Harkness, 1940, October 23.
