Manuscripts
Wilson, Benjamin Davis, 1811-1878. Deed to James De Barth Shorb. (1875, May 28). 1 item
- 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.
- Production date
- 1821-1957.
- Call number
- mssShorb1
- Provenance
- Gift of Edith Shorb Steele, December 1934 and April 1936.
- Gift of Edith Shorb Steele, November 1942.
