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Inventory of the College Park Association Collection
D-512  
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Description
In 1923, a group of Davis citizens formed the College Park Association and developed a new residential area north of the University campus. The collection contains materials relating to the history of the Association including: correspondence, board of directors meeting minutes, and financial statements, as well as several maps.
Background
In 1923, a group of Davis citizens formed the College Park Association and developed a new residential area north of the University campus. The group purchased 24.44 acres of land from H.H. and Merle Schmitt for $20,500, subdivided it into lots, and subsequently built homes. Individuals listed on the original articles of incorporation included: F.J Veihmeyer, I.F. Smith, E.H. Hughes, B.D. Moses, H.A. Jones, G.H. Vansell, H.H. Schmitt, E.H. MacGuire, H.E. Jacob, W.E. Tomson, A.H. Hoffman, A.J. Winkler, E.J. Stirniman, A.J. Greer, D.A. Maclise, F.P. Wray, E.S. McBride, W.L. Howard, B.H. Thomas, C.L. Brewer, J.F. Wilson, H.A. Wadsworth, C.B. Williams, W.M. Regan, V.H. Florell, L.J. Fletcher, and J.T. Rosa.
Extent
1 linear foot
Restrictions
Copyright is protected by the copyright law, chapter 17, of the U.S. Code. All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Head of Special Collections. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the Department of Special Collections, General Library, University of California, Davis as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the researcher.
Availability
Collection is open for research.