Wade (Charles J.) Account Books, 1872-1919

Collection context

Summary

Title:
Charles J. Wade Account Books, ca. 1872-1909
Dates:
1872-1919
Creators:
Abstract:
Extent:
(Boxes: 2 letter)
Language:
Preferred citation:

Charles J. Wade Account Books, ca. 1872-1909. Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

Background

Scope and content:

Primarily account books, most belonging to Charles J. Wade of Boston, ca. 1872-1909. Also an account book with the name Mary E. Howard written in, 1876. Several diaries, including a travel account from 1909 which records a trip beginning in L.A. and continuing to Europe. Several prayer books and some ephemeral items. ca. 1872-1919.

Biographical / historical:

Account and diary entries reveal that Wade was living in the Boston area; latest item indicates that Mabel Wade (relationship unknown but possibly daughter of Charles) was living in Hollywood, California in 1919.

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid created by Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County staff.
Date Prepared:
1872-1919
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:54 p.m.

Access and use

Restrictions:

Research is by appointment only

Terms of access:

Permission to publish, quote or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder

Preferred citation:

Charles J. Wade Account Books, ca. 1872-1909. Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

Location of this collection:
900 Exposition Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90007-4057, US
Contact:
(213) 763-3359