Richardson (Larry) Cemetery Collection, 1850-2000

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Summary

Title:
Larry Richardson Cemetery Collection
Dates:
1850-2000
Creators:
Richardson, Larry.
Abstract:
Extent:
Items: 15 boxes Linear Feet: 4.17
Language:
Preferred citation:

Larry Richardson Cemetery Collection. California State University, Chico

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of burial and cemetery sites collected from various sources by Larry V. Richardson. The majority of the records are Butte County, particularly the Chico Cemetery where Larry V. Richardson worked for many years. Early records of the Chico Cemetery were lost in a fire in 1883.

Biographical / historical:

Lawrence Vincent Richardson 1919-2003, the son of Alonzo Allen Richardson and Annie Belle Smith Richardson was a member of the Richardson Family which developed the Richardson Springs Resort, Chico, California. He was the Chico Cemetery historian where he was employed for many years. He was a charter member of the Paradise Genealogical Society and a member of Committee on Genealogy Historical Society.

Acquisition information:
Larry Richardson, 2002.

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid created by California State University, Chico staff.
Date Prepared:
1850-2000
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:54 p.m.

Access and use

Restrictions:

Collection is open for research without restriction.

Terms of access:

The library can only claim physical ownership of the collection. Users are responsible for satisfying any claimants of literary property.

Preferred citation:

Larry Richardson Cemetery Collection. California State University, Chico

Location of this collection:
California State University, Chico, Special Collections Meriam Library
400 West First Street
Chico, CA 95929-0295, US
Contact:
(530) 898-6603
SpecialCollections@csuchico.edu
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