Description
Joseph Benjamin Colling was an early resident of Los Angeles, California born in 1875 and died sometime after 1952. After
1918 he became a resident of Del Monte, California and worked for Del Monte Hotel specializing in fine printing. This collection
consists of correspondence and writings of Joseph Benjamin Colling, created between 1950-1951. His writings, or "reminiscences,"
describe Colling's time in Los Angeles from 1878-1918. This collection also includes the "reminiscences" of Colling's wife,
Aurelia E. Rowland Colling, which describes her experiences in Los Angeles from 1905-1949. Aurelia E. Rowland, was the granddaughter
of pioneer John Rowland.
Background
Joseph Benjamin Colling was an early resident of Los Angeles, California born in 1875 and died sometime after 1952. After
1918 he became a resident of Del Monte, California and worked for Del Monte Hotel specializing in fine printing.
Extent
0.1 Linear Feet
(4 folders)
Restrictions
Copyright has not been assigned to the Autry Museum of the American West. All requests for permission to publish or quote
from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Head of Research Services and Archives. Permission for publication is
given on behalf of the Autry Museum of the American West as the custodian of the physical items and is not intended to include
or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the reader.
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