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Baldwin Family Clippings Collection
MS.609  
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  • Biographical Note
  • Related Archival Materials
  • Scope and Contents
  • Preferred Citation
  • Processing History
  • Acquisition Information
  • Conditions Governing Use
  • Conditions Governing Access
  • Inventory

  • Contributing Institution: Library and Archives at the Autry
    Title: Baldwin Family Clippings Collection
    Creator: Hodge, Frederick Webb
    Creator: Alliot, Hector
    Identifier/Call Number: MS.609
    Physical Description: 0.15 Linear Feet (6 folders)
    Date (inclusive): 1894-1967
    Abstract: The Baldwin Family was a wealthy family in Los Angeles, noted horse racers and philanthropists, beginning with Elias Jackson "Lucky" Baldwin who came west from Ohio in 1853 and became a successful ranch owner and horse racer. Lucky's daughter Anita M. Baldwin (1876-1939) was a composer, and Dextra Baldwin McGonagle (1901-1967) was Anita's daughter and continued the family tradition of philanthropy. This collection is mostly made up of newspaper clippings about Elias Jackson "Lucky" Baldwin, Anita M. Baldwin, and Dextra Baldwin McGonagle. In addition to newspaper clippings, there is a souvenir program in honor of Anita M. Baldwin from the Headquarters Company of the Seventh California Infantry. The materials in this collection are dated 1894-1967.
    Language of Material: English .

    Biographical Note

    The Baldwin Family was a wealthy family in Los Angeles, noted horse racers and philanthropists. Elias Jackson "Lucky" Baldwin (1828-1909) came west from Ohio in 1853 and became a successful ranch owner and horse racer. Los Angeles Couty Arboretum is now on the land where Lucky's ranch once stood. Anita M. Baldwin (1876-1939) was Lucky's daughter, a composer, and owner of an estate in Arcadia, California known as Anokia. Dextra Baldwin McGonagle (1901-1967) was the daughter of Anita Baldwin, and continued the family tradition of philanthropy.

    Related Archival Materials

    Baldwin Family Clippings Collection, 1894-1967, Braun Research Library Collection, Autry Museum of the American West, MS.609; [folder number] [folder title][date].

    Scope and Contents

    This collection is mostly made up of newspaper clippings about Elias Jackson "Lucky" Baldwin (1828-1909), Anita M. Baldwin (1876-1939), and Dextra Baldwin McGonagle (1901-1967). Clippings were collected by Southwest Museum directors Hector Alliot and F. W. Hodge, as well as Library staff. In addition to newspaper clippings, there is a souvenir program in honor of Anita M. Baldwin from the Headquarters Company of the Seventh California Infantry. The materials in this collection are dated 1894-1967. A published volume of poetry by Anita Baldwin entitled Random Rhymes can be found in the Library's catalog. Some of Anita's compositions can be found in MS.211 Sheet Music Collection, Braun Research Library Collection, Autry Museum of the American West.

    Preferred Citation

    Baldwin Family Clippings Collection, 1894-1967, Braun Research Library Collection, Autry Museum of the American West; MS.609; [folder number] [folder title] [date].

    Processing History

    Processed by Glenna Schroeder, circa 1977-1981. Finding aid completed by Holly Rose Larson, NHPRC Processing Archivist, 2012 October 22, made possible through grant funding from the National Historical Publications and Records Commissions (NHPRC).

    Acquisition Information

    This collection was assembled from donations from Hector Alliot; Frederick Webb Hodge, 1934-1941; and Library staff.

    Conditions Governing Use

    Copyright has not been assigned to the Autry Museum of the American West. All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Head of Research Services and Archives. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the Autry Museum of the American West as the custodian of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the reader.

    Conditions Governing Access

    Appointments to view materials are required. To make an appointment please visit https://theautry.org/research-collections/library-and-archives  and fill out the Researcher Application Form.

    Inventory

    (1) "Lucky" Baldwin – Biography - "He was lucky indeed" Pasadena Daily Evening Star, Feb. 21, 1894 - "lst Mayor" Pasadena Post, Aug. 6, 1938 - "California's Stately Hall of Fame: Elias Jackson Baldwin" Rockwell D. Hunt L. A. Times, June 25, 1939
    (2) "Lucky" Baldwin - Ranch and Hotel - "Lucky Baldwin Days at Santa Anita" C. B. Glasscock Westways vol. 27 (12) Dec. 1935 - "He saw Lucky Baldwin's Hotel burn!" Perry Worden Pasadena Star¬ News, April 14, 1947 - "Lucky Baldwin's Paradise" Dan McMalters L. A. Times Home Magazine, Jan. 2, 1949 - "Historic Ranchos' Sale Recalls Pioneer Days" John Steven McGroarty L. A. Times n.d.
    (3) Anita Baldwin – Biography - Souvenier Programme in honor of Anita M. Baldwin, June 9, 1917 - "Random Rhymes" poetry pamphlet with Yuletide Greetings dust jacket (1934) - "Anita Baldwin finds life of terror amid repose of culture" Alma Whitaker L. A. Times, Feb. 11, 1934
    (4) Anita Baldwin – Anoakia - "Majestic Anoakia keeps Baldwin spirit alive" C. F. Shoop Pasadena Star-News, July 18, 1954
    (5) Anita Baldwin Obituaries - "Death takes Anita Baldwin of Pioneer California Family" L. A. Times, Oct. 25, 1939 - "Anita M. Baldwin Funeral Due" Pasadena Star-News, Oct. 25, 1939 - "Anita Baldwin Funeral Set" L.A. Times, Oct. 26, 1939 - obituary Pasadena Post, Oct. 26, 1939 - "Anita M. Baldwin" L.A. Times, Oct. 26, 1939
    (6) Dextra Baldwin McGonagle - Estate Auction - "Auction reflects a colorful family" Mary Lou Loper L.A. Times, Oct. 11, 1967

    Subjects and Indexing Terms

    Clippings
    Programs
    Horse owners -- California
    Los Angeles (Calif.)
    Baldwin Family
    Baldwin, Elias Jackson
    Baldwin, Anita May
    McGonagle, Dextra Baldwin