Bennie Pico Collection

Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

900 Exposition Boulevard

Los Angeles, California 90007-4057

(213) 763-3359

seavercenter@nhm.org.

http://www.nhm.org/site/research-collections/seaver-center

2013

Descriptive Summary

Title: Bennie Pico Collection

Dates: 1847-1907

Collection Number: P-170

Creator/Collector:

Extent: .2 linear feet (Boxes: 1 letter, 2 ov)

Repository: Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

Los Angeles, California 90007-4057

Abstract: 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

Language of Material: English

Access

Research is by appointment only

Publication Rights

Permission to publish, quote or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder

Preferred Citation

Bennie Pico Collection. Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

Biography/Administrative History

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.

Scope and Content of Collection

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

Indexing Terms

Californios

Mexican War, 1846-1848.