Bennie Pico Collection
Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
2013
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Los Angeles, California 90007-4057
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Title: Bennie Pico Collection
Dates: 1847-1907
Collection Number: P-170
Creator/Collector:
Extent: .2 linear feet (Boxes: 1 letter, 2 ov)
Repository:
Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
Los Angeles, California 90007-4057
Abstract: Family photos and views of Southern California. Primarily photographs (daguerreotypes, ambrotypes, tintypes and prints) of
General Andres Pico, his adopted son Romulo, Romulo's wife Catalina Brent and their descendants. A color postcard of the
Pio Pico Mansion published by Harriet Strong. Also some manuscripts, including letters from General Pico to Romulo; an account
ledger of 1847. English and Spanish. 1847-1907, undated
Language of Material: English
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Bennie Pico Collection. Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
Biography/Administrative History
General Andres Pico (1810-1876) fought against the Americans in the U.S. War with Mexico (1846-1848) and signed the Treaty
of Cahuenga in January 1847. He was the younger brother to Pio Pico.
Scope and Content of Collection
Family photos and views of Southern California. Primarily photographs (daguerreotypes, ambrotypes, tintypes and prints) of
General Andres Pico, his adopted son Romulo, Romulo's wife Catalina Brent and their descendants. A color postcard of the
Pio Pico Mansion published by Harriet Strong. Also some manuscripts, including letters from General Pico to Romulo; an account
ledger of 1847. English and Spanish. 1847-1907, undated
Californios
Mexican War, 1846-1848.