Collection context
Summary
- Abstract:
- The collection consists of correspondence, photographs, printed materials, and financial records belonging to the Webster family of Malibu, California. The collection spans from 1922 to 1963.
- Extent:
- 0.23 Linear Feet (1 box plus an oversize picture)
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
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[Box/folder# or item name], Webster family papers, Collection no. 0028, Malibu Historical Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries, Pepperdine University.
Background
- Scope and content:
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The collection consists of correspondence, photographs, and financial documents belonging to the Webster family of Malibu, California. Included are letters written by William (Bill) Webster to his parents while at Urban Military Academy or Camp Curry in Yosemite; several Urban Military Academy publications; a diploma from Winchester Junior Rifle Corps presented to Bill Webster; a program from a horse show put on by the Urban Military Academy; a receipt and invoices regarding rent on a Las Flores property in Pacific Palisades; the financial ledger of John and Nellie Webster; a notice from Los Angeles Waterworks and Utilities; and several unidentified photographs of a work environment.
- Biographical / historical:
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John L. Webster immigrated to the United States from Scotland in 1897. It appears that John was a judge and had a wife, Nellie B., and a son, William (Bill), who was born in 1914. The family resided in Malibu, California. The John L. Webster Elementary School in Malibu was named after the former judge.
- Processing information:
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The collection was arranged and described by Katie Richardson and Catie Golitzin.
- Arrangement:
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The collection is organized into the following series: 1. Correspondence; 2. Photographs; 3. Printed Materials; 4. Financial Records.
- Physical location:
- Pepperdine University. Special Collections and University Archives.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Advance notice required for access.
- Terms of access:
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Permission to publish, quote, or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder.
- Preferred citation:
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[Box/folder# or item name], Webster family papers, Collection no. 0028, Malibu Historical Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries, Pepperdine University.
- Location of this collection:
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24255 Pacific Coast HighwayMalibu, CA 90263-4786, US
- Contact:
- (310) 506-4323