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Scrapbook of James Matfield

Manuscripts

Scrapbook of James Matfield

Description: The collection consists of material collected by Dr. Robert Stragnell and is comprised of land deeds, letters, legal documents, research notes, photographs, negatives, newspaper clippings, and a scrapbook.The subjects covered are: Los Angeles and California history, the Bella Union Hotel and other hotels in Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Gun Club, the Matfield family, and Papeete, Tahiti.
Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Date: 1895-1900
Call number: HM 64522
Creator: Matfield (Family)(Opens in new tab)
Provenance: Gift of Dr. Robert Stragnell, October 4, 2001.

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