Thomas E. New (b. 1886) Papers, 1901-1963 (Bulk: 1937-1942)
1901-1963
Title: Thomas E. New (b. 1886) Papers, 1901-1963 (Bulk: 1937-1942)
Dates: 1901-1963
Collection Number: GC 1101
Creator/Collector:
New, Thomas E.
Extent: 1.7 linear ft.
Repository:
Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
Abstract: Correspondence, financial records, manuscripts, printed material, and photographs. Correspondence is between New and his
family his wife Minnie, daughter Vinita, and son Billy), friends and business associates.
Language of Material: English
Research is by appointment only
Permission to publish, quote or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder
Thomas E. New (b. 1886) Papers, 1901-1963 (Bulk: 1937-1942). Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History
Museum of Los Angeles County
Biography/Administrative History
New was involved in mining and radio and scientific instrument design and construction.
Scope and Content of Collection
Correspondence, financial records, manuscripts, printed material, and photographs. Correspondence is between New and his
family his wife Minnie, daughter Vinita, and son Billy), friends and business associates. New's outgoing letters are carbon
copies of the originals. Subjects discussed in the letters include family matters, such as the difficulties stemming from
the long term separation of Thomas New, living in Arizona, from his family, living in California. Also disciplinary problems
with his son, and the pull between job and school for his daughter. New also discusses his need to earn money and some of
his pursuits toward that end including mining, developing "treasure finding" instruments, and writing a manuscript called
"The Treasure Hunter's Manual." Most of the manuscripts are New's writing on various scientific topics and inventions.