Clifford Clinton papers, 1938-1987

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Summary

Creators:
Clinton, Clifford, 1900-1969
Abstract:
Papers belonging to Los Angeles politician, and founder of Clifton's Cafeteria restaurant chain, Clifford Clinton.
Extent:
0.41 Linear Feet (1 box)
Language:
Materials are in English.
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item]. Clifford Clinton papers, The Huntington Library, San Marino, California.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection contains photocopies of 49 autobiographical letters written by Clifford Clinton for his children documenting his activities and covering his life to the late 1940s; two sheets of Clifford Clinton stationery; a pamphlet for Clifford Clinton's mayoral campaign of 1945 "We Have a Big Job - Let's Do It"; a copy of the 1937 Los Angeles County Grand Jury Report on graft and corruption in Los Angeles; "Clifford Clinton's Derricks of Faith" (six-page essay on Clifford Clinton's faith and politics); seven radio speeches of Clifford Clinton from 1938; a copy of a chapter regarding speeches from Edmond Clinton's book on Clifford Clinton; one postcard of Clifton's Cafeteria; genealogical information on the Clinton family; a rough draft of the funeral program for Clifford Clinton, including a photocopy of his biography.

Biographical / historical:

Clifford Clinton (1900-1969) was a major figure in Los Angeles politics in the 1930s and 1940s. He led the campaign to oust corrupt mayor Frank Shaw and District Attorney Buron Fitts from office. In addition, he started and owned "Clifton's Cafeterias," an iconic chain of restaurants in Los Angeles. Through this chain, he implemented his Christian philosophy of feeding the indigent, a hallmark of his business life and work in the Great Depression.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Edmond J. Clinton, III, M.D. and Diane J. Clinton, May 2017.
Processing information:

Processed by Gina C Giang in June 2017. In October 2023, Brooke M. Black created a finding aid.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

Open for use by qualified researchers and by appointment. Please contact Reader Services at the Huntington Library for more information.

Terms of access:

The Huntington Library does not require that researchers request permission to quote from or publish images of this material, nor does it charge fees for such activities. The responsibility for identifying the copyright holder, if there is one, and obtaining necessary permissions rests with the researcher.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item]. Clifford Clinton papers, The Huntington Library, San Marino, California.

Location of this collection:
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108, US
Contact:
(626) 405-2191
reference@huntington.org
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