Collection context
Summary
- Creators:
- Belden, David, 1832-1888 Belden, Elizabeth C.
- Abstract:
- Extent:
- .25 linear feet
- Language:
- Preferred citation:
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David and Elizabeth Belden Papers. History San Jose Research Library
Background
- Scope and content:
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The bulk of the papers are letters, both from family members to David and Elizabeth Belden, and correspondence between the married couple. In addition, there is a handful of professional correspondence, as well as tax records, and ephemera from travel to Europe. Of note is David Belden's diary from 1868-1869.
- Biographical / historical:
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David Belden was born in Newton, Fairfield County, Connecticut, on August 14, 1832, and came to California in 1853, where he opened a law practice in Nevada City. He was elected County Judge of Nevada County in 1859, then represented Nevada County in the State Senate for two sessions beginning in 1865. Belden moved to San Jose in 1869 and continued to practice law. He was appointed Judge to the Twentieth Judicial District Court in 1871, followed by an appointment as Judge of the Superior Court of Santa Clara County, where he remained until his death in 1888. Belden married Elizabeth C. Farrell in 1861.
- Acquisition information:
- The papers were originally donated to the San Jose Historical Museum by an unknown donor.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Papers are available to researchers by appointment with the Curator of Library & Archives.
- Terms of access:
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Contact the Curator of Library & Archives regarding reproduction and publication
- Preferred citation:
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David and Elizabeth Belden Papers. History San Jose Research Library
- Location of this collection:
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1661 Senter RoadSan Jose, CA 95112, US
- Contact:
- (408) 287-2290