Francis J. Horvath Collection
Finding aid created by Sherman Library and Gardens staff using RecordEXPRESS
Sherman Library and Gardens
614 Dahlia Ave.
Corona del Mar, California 92625
(949) 673-1880
library@slgardens.org
http://www.slgardens.org/
2017
Descriptive Summary
Title: Francis J. Horvath Collection
Dates: 1948-1976
Collection Number: 2008_01
Creator/Collector:
Horvath, Francis J.
Extent: 1 oversize box.
Repository:
Sherman Library and Gardens
Corona del Mar, California 92625
Abstract: The collection consists of materials 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.
Language of Material: English
Access
Collection is open for research.
Preferred Citation
Francis J. Horvath Collection. Sherman Library and Gardens
Biography/Administrative History
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.
Scope and Content of Collection
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.
Indexing Terms
Queen Elizabeth 2 (ship)
Newport Beach (Calif.)
Additional collection guides
Box:Fld 1:2
Newspaper clippings
1948-1973
Box:Fld 1:3
Orange County ephemera
1950, n.d.
Box:Fld 1:4
Horvath’s 50th wedding anniversary
1974-1975
Box:Fld 1:6
Queen Elizabeth 2 London cruise
1975-1976