The finding aid of the Emma L. Merritt Papers C058984

John Davis
Society of California Pioneers
06/21/2017
101 Montgomery Street, Suite 150
Presidio of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA 94129
pkeats@californiapioneers.org

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B001395/B-I-28c


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.

Scope and Contents

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

Preferred Citation

Emma L. Merritt Papers. The Society of California Pioneers.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Emma L. Merritt, Ms.