Wegeforth (Rachel Granger) Papers, 1915-1977

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Summary

Title:
Rachel Granger Wegeforth Papers
Dates:
1915-1977
Creators:
Wegeforth, Rachel Granger
Abstract:
This collection contains personal papers of Rachel Granger Wegeforth mostly pertaining to real estate holdings.
Extent:
0.25 Linear feet (1 box)
Language:
Preferred citation:

Rachel Granger Wegeforth Papers, MS 214, San Diego History Center Document Collection, San Diego, CA.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection contains documents pertaining to the real estate holdings of Rachel Granger Wegeforth for property in Horton’s Addition in San Diego and Reyes Tract in Los Angeles. Real estate documents include deed transfers, title insurance statements, a lease and declarations of trust. Also included are documents on a dispute regarding the Granger family masoleum and a copy of Rachel's birth certificate.

Biographical / historical:

Rachel Granger Wegeforth was born on January 10, 1893, the daughter of Ralph Granger and Jessie Hastings Granger. Ralph owned two of the largest silver mines in Colorado and a large amount of real estate in downtown San Diego, part of Horton’s Addition. In 1916 Rachel married Dr. Harry Wegeforth, who later founded the San Diego Zoo. Rachel was a community leader and philanthropist, and in 1924 founded the Silvergate Riding Club.

Processing information:

Collection processed by Amanda Hughes on August 13, 2012.

Collection processed as part of grant project supported by the Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR) with generous funding from The Andrew Mellon Foundation.

Arrangement:

Arranged by subject.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid prepared by Amanda Hughes
Sponsor:
Collection processed as part of grant project supported by the Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR) with generous funding from The Andrew Mellon Foundation.
Date Prepared:
August 13, 2012
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using the Archivists' Toolkit 2012-11-09T10:26-0800

Access and use

Restrictions:

This collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

The San Diego History Center (SDHC) holds the copyright to any unpublished materials. SDHC Library regulations do apply.

Preferred citation:

Rachel Granger Wegeforth Papers, MS 214, San Diego History Center Document Collection, San Diego, CA.

Location of this collection:
1649 El Prado, Suite 3
San Diego, CA 92101, US
Contact:
(619) 232-6203
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