Manuscripts

Shorb, Ethel R. Society stories: Obituaries and memorials. Approximately 1950-1956. 6 items

Description: The collection consists of personal and business papers primarily related to the James De Barth Shorb family and their business ventures and estate settlements. There is also a substantial amount of material about Benjamin Davis Wilson and his business dealings in California. Topics covered in the collection include agriculture, land development in southern California, the history of the San Marino area, mining operations, water rights and irrigation, politics, society stories, and wills, court documents, and settlement papers related to the Shorb estate.
Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Production date: 1821-1957.
Call number: mssShorb1
Creator: Shorb, James De Barth(Opens in new tab)

Shorb, Ethel R. Society stories: Houses and home tours. Approximately 1950s. 6 items

Manuscripts

The collection consists of personal and business papers primarily related to the James De Barth Shorb family and their business ventures and estate settlements. There is also a substantial amount of material about Benjamin Davis Wilson and his business dealings in California. Topics covered in the collection include agriculture, land development in southern California, the history of the San Marino area, mining operations, water rights and irrigation, politics, society stories, and wills, court documents, and settlement papers related to the Shorb estate.

mssShorb1

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