J. A. Graves papers, 1876-1933

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Summary

Creators:
Graves, J. A. (Jackson Alpheus), 1852-1933 and Graves, Francis P.
Abstract:
Collection of J. A. (Jackson Alpheus) Graves papers, Los Angeles lawyer and businessman, dating from 1876 to 1933.
Extent:
21.96 Linear Feet (14 boxes, 47 volumes, 1 oversize folder)
Language:
Materials are in English.
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item]. J. A. Graves papers, The Huntington Library, San Marino, California.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of correspondence (including 23 letter books), 3 photographs, 2 scrapbooks, business documents, and financial ledgers related to the life and business activities of Jackson A. Graves. Subject matter includes banking and finance, and much of the business correspondence in the collection is with Isaias W. Hellman (1842-1920), president of the Farmers and Merchants Bank in Los Angeles from 1875 to 1920 and president of Wells Fargo Nevada National Bank in San Francisco from 1890 to 1920. The collection also contains land papers of the Los Angeles area (including materials related to Rancho San Pasqual) and papers of California law firms.

Biographical / historical:

J. A. (Jackson Alpheus) Graves (1852-1933), Los Angeles lawyer and businessman, came to California in 1857. He graduated from St. Mary's College in San Francisco in 1872 and studied law in the firm of Eastman and Neumann. Graves moved to Los Angeles in 1875. In 1888, after membership in various partnerships, Graves joined Henry O'Melveny, and the firm became Graves, O'Melveny and Shankland until its dissolution in 1904. Graves was vice-president of Farmers and Merchants National Bank in 1903 and president from 1920 to 1933.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Mr. Francis P. Graves, July 1952.
Processing information:

Processed by Huntington Library staff, mid-20th century. In 2022, Maggie Hughes created a finding aid derived from a legacy summary report.

Arrangement:

Organized in four series:

  1. Correspondence, 1878-1931
  2. Business papers, 1876-1924
  3. Scrapbooks, undated
  4. Miscellaneous, 1876-1933
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

Open to qualified researchers by prior application through the Reader Services Department. For more information, contact Reader Services.

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]. J. A. Graves 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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