Horvath (Francis J.) Collection, 1948-1976

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Title:: Francis J. Horvath Collection
Dates:: 1948-1976
Creators:: Horvath, Francis J.
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Extent:: 1 oversize box.
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Preferred citation:: Francis J. Horvath Collection. Sherman Library and Gardens

Scope and content:: The collection consists of correspondence, photographs, newspaper articles and ephemera related to the life, activities and interests of Francis J. Horvath. Some materials relate to his interest in civic affairs in Newport Beach, and there are other personal items related to the celebration of Mr. and Mrs. Horvath’s 50th wedding anniversary and a cruise on the Queen Elizabeth 2 in the 1975-1976.
Biographical / historical:: Francis J. Horvath was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on August 16, 1897, and he graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in 1919 and received his law degree in 1922 from Western Reserve. He practiced law in Cleveland and married Ruth Hetherington in 1924. In 1943 Francis and Ruth Horvath moved to Newport Beach, California. He opened a real estate office in 1947, and served as chairman of the City Parks and Recreation Committee and president of the West Newport Improvement Association.

Collection Guide Author:: Finding aid created by Sherman Library and Gardens staff.
Date Prepared:: 1948-1976
Date Encoded:: This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:54 p.m.

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Preferred citation:: Francis J. Horvath Collection. Sherman Library and Gardens

Location of this collection:: Sherman Library and Gardens

614 Dahlia Ave.

Corona del Mar, CA 92625, US