Description
Family photos and views of Southern California. Primarily photographs (daguerreotypes, ambrotypes, tintypes and prints) of
General Andres Pico, his adopted son Romulo, Romulo's wife Catalina Brent and their descendants. A color postcard of the
Pio Pico Mansion published by Harriet Strong. Also some manuscripts, including letters from General Pico to Romulo; an account
ledger of 1847. English and Spanish. 1847-1907, undated
Background
General Andres Pico (1810-1876) fought against the Americans in the U.S. War with Mexico (1846-1848) and signed the Treaty
of Cahuenga in January 1847. He was the younger brother to Pio Pico.
Extent
.2 linear feet (Boxes: 1 letter, 2 ov)
Restrictions
Permission to publish, quote or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder
Availability
Research is by appointment only