Solano-Reeve collection, approximately 1849-approximately1910

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Summary

Creators:
Solano, Alfred
Abstract:
Collection of maps and business records of Los Angeles area surveyors Alfred Solano, Sidney B. Reeve, and George Hansen.
Extent:
1619.77 Linear Feet (34 boxes and 801 rolled and flat maps)
Language:
English.
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Solano-Reeve collection, The Huntington Library, San Marino, California.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of maps, field books, legal documents, business papers, and diaries related to the work of surveyors George Hansen, Alfred Solano, Sidney B. Reeve, and others. The maps and surveys in the collection are of the city of Los Angeles, Southern California ranchos, and subdivisions of the city of Los Angeles and neighboring towns. The collection contains over maps and sketch maps. Other subjects represented in the collection include: civil engineering, land subdivision, mines and mineral resources, and daily life in Los Angeles and Los Angeles County.

Biographical / historical:

In 1875 Alfred Solano became associated with surveyor George Hansen (1824-1897), assisting him in the making of surveys of various tracts in Los Angeles County and in other parts of Southern California. Hansen served as Los Angeles city surveyor from 1863 to 1868, and in 1883. After Hansen's death in 1897, his records were left to Solano, who became a partner of Sidney B. Reeve, also a surveyor, with an office in Los Angeles.

Custodial history:

Purchased from Alfred Solano and Anna B. Reeve, May 1933.

Processing information:

The following numbers were skipped and are not used in the map folders: 86, 227, 421, 586, 668, and 753.

Arrangement:

Arranged in the following series: 1. Numbered maps (flat and rolled); 2. Field books; 3. Diaries; 4. Alphabetical business files.

Access and use

Restrictions:

Open for use by qualified researchers and by appointment. Please contact Reader Services at the Huntington Library for more information.

Terms of access:

The Huntington Library does not require that researchers request permission to quote from or publish images of this material, nor does it charge fees for such activities. The responsibility for identifying the copyright holder, if there is one, and obtaining permission rests with the researcher.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Solano-Reeve collection, The Huntington Library, San Marino, California.

Location of this collection:
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108, US
Contact:
(626) 405-2191
reference@huntington.org
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