Manuscripts
Notes on the early history of Riverside, California
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Report on municipal water system for the city of Covina, California
Manuscripts
Frank E. Trask's report on water resources in Covina, California, and his recommendation that a municipal water system be established for the city. Includes a detailed examination of the water supply needed for different areas of the city, as well as a thorough analysis of potential water resources and their costs. Also includes three maps of Covina (c.1915).
mssHM 72997
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South Riverside, southern California
Rare Books
Pamphlet describing southern California and the new settlement of South Riverside owned by South Riverside Land and Water Co.; advertisement describes land and water rights being sold by company
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Irrigating an orange grove, Riverside, California
Visual Materials
Image of a man in an orange grove in Riverside, California, tilling the soil next to a concrete irrigation ditch with water.
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Riverside County California Irrigation Exhibit
Manuscripts
The documents provide insight into the business history and practices of the South Riverside Land and Water Company as well as the Jameson Packing House, which shipped citrus fruit, during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
mssSouth Riverside Land and Water Company records
Riverside, California from Mt. Rubidoux
Visual Materials
Image of the city of Riverside, California, with a dome from the Mission Inn visible at center, and the San Bernardino Mountains in the background.
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Miscellaneous notes on California history
Manuscripts
The collection consists of Lucile Selk Edgerton's professional papers, including the manuscripts of unpublished novels, original sketches meant to accompany her works of fiction, assorted printed magazines containing her published stories, copies of her published novels Pillars of gold and In walked Anny, some printed items, and ephemera. Part of the collection is made up by essays and research notes related to California history, and includes essays on Charles F. Wells, Thomas H. Blythe, Earl Rogers, Charlie Utting, C.E. Wells, and "Wild Horse Bill," as well as a variety of essays on the history of the Palo Verde Valley, the City of Blythe, and water reclamation around Isabella Lake. Many of the California research notes were compiled by Edgerton's son, Dean Edgerton, Jr. Also included is a bound volume with notes on his World War II experiences.
mssEdgerton Lucile papers