John A. Davis Collection

Finding aid created by Contra Costa County Historical Society staff using RecordEXPRESS

Contra Costa County Historical Society

724 Escobar Street

Martinez, California 94553

(925) 229-1042

http://www.cocohistory.com/

2018

Descriptive Summary

Title: John A. Davis Collection

Dates: 1977

Collection Number: 2003.12

Creator/Collector: Davis, John A

Extent: 1 scrapbook

Repository: Contra Costa County Historical Society

Martinez, California 94553

Abstract: Scrapbook of retirement party for John A. Davis, Contra Costa County Chief Probation Officer.

Language of Material: English

Access

Collection is open for research.

Publication Rights

Contact the Contra Costa County Historical Society for publication permission

Preferred Citation

John A. Davis Collection. Contra Costa County Historical Society

Biography/Administrative History

John A. Davis (1914—2002) was Contra Costa County Chief Probation Officer from 1947 to 1977. He started as a deputy probation officer for the County in 1943.

Scope and Content of Collection

Retirement party scrapbook includes invitations, letters, guest list, certificates of appreciation for his service.

Indexing Terms

Law enforcement, probation officer

scrapbook

Additional collection guides

Guide to Collection