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Language of Material:
English
Contributing Institution:
Society of California Pioneers
Title: Emma L. Merritt Papers
Identifier/Call Number: C058984
Physical Description:
1 folder
This folder contains the deed agreed upon by Emma L. Merritt and the Board of park Commissioners of the City and County of
San Francisco. The deed recognizes Sutro Heights as a gift given by the Merritt's to the City and county of San Francisco
under the condition that it be maintained as a public park. The agreement also states that the responsibility of maintaining
the property will be transferred over to the City and County of San Francisco after Mr. Merritt"s death.
1 folder
Date (inclusive): 1933 April 17th
Abstract: This file conatins a typed deed agreed upon by Emma L. Merritt and the Board of Park Commissioners of the City and County
of San Francisco.
This file conatins a typed deed agreed upon by Emma L. Merritt and the Board of Park Commissioners of the City and County
of San Francisco. The deed recognizes that "Sutro Heights" was given as a gift on Feb. 18th, 1920 by George and Ema Merritt
to the City and County of San Francisco. The property was given under with the condition that it be maintained as a public
park for and by the City.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Source and date of acquisition unknown.
Existence and Location of Originals
The Society of California Pioneers, 101 Montgomery St., Suite 150, The Presidio of San Francisco, San Fraancisco CA, 94129
Emma L. Merritt Papers. The Society of California Pioneers.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Emma L. Merritt, Ms.