Thomas (Gerald C.) Papers, 1935-1961

Collection context

Summary

Title:
Gerald C. Thomas Papers
Dates:
1935-1961
Creators:
Thomas, Gerald C.
Containers:
box: 1
Extent:
0.21 Linear Feet One half-size Hollinger box
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Identification of item, folder title, box number, Gerald C. Thomas Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, San Diego State University Library.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of incoming correspondence and postcards to Thomas from 1935-1961 and personal ephemera including address books, personal notes, a business card file, mementos, and photographs.

Biographical / historical:

Gerald C. Thomas was born in 1897 in Toronto, Canada. He attended Stanford University, was an attorney in San Diego in the 1930s, then served as a superior court judge in San Diego County during the 1940s and 1950s. He was an active member of the community, serving as a volunteer for the Community Chest Committee of San Diego, the Volunteer Bureau, and the Cuyamaca Club. He was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in San Diego.

Acquisition information:

Ben Thomas (son)

Donation, along with 1990 volumes of Judge Thomas' personal library.

Accruals:

1981-012

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2026-05-06 09:45:37 -0700 .

Access and use

Restrictions:

This collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

The copyright interests in some or all of these materials have not been transferred to San Diego State University. Copyright resides with the creator(s) of materials contained in the collection or their heirs. The nature of archival collections is such that multiple creators are often applicable and copyright status may be difficult or even impossible to determine. In any case, the user must assume full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, obtaining publication rights and copyright infringement. When requesting images from Special Collections & University Archives for publication, we require a signed agreement waiving San Diego State University of any liability in the event of a copyright violation.

Preferred citation:

Identification of item, folder title, box number, Gerald C. Thomas Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, San Diego State University Library.

Location of this collection:
Library and Information Access
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-8050, US
Contact:
(619) 594-6791