Wade (Elizabeth) Papers, 1867-1961

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Title:: Elizabeth Wade Papers
Dates:: 1867-1961
Creators:: Wade, Elizabeth Cecilia (1884-1969)
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Extent:: 1.5 linear feet
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Preferred citation:: Elizabeth Wade Papers. History San Jose Research Library

Scope and content:: Papers and photographs from the estate of Elizabeth Cecilia Wade, descendant of California pioneer Harry George Wade. Collection includes both personal correspondence and family history, as well as property and financial records related to the Wade family and ranch operations along the San Jose-Alviso Road. A collection of mostly unidentified photos depicts fruit drying operations and members of the Wade family, including early tintypes, carte-de-visites and cabinet cards. Of note are a series of letters written to Elizabeth and Augusta Wade from Japanese families who had lived on the ranch, sent from World War II internment camps.
Biographical / historical:: Elizabeth Wade was a San Jose native and Santa Clara Valley rancher, one of 12 children of Estafana Alviso and Charles E. Wade, son of pioneer Henry Wade. Elizabeth died in 1969 at 85, leaving no descendants. Originally purchased by Charles Wade, the ranch was located 4 miles north of San Jose, along the San Jose-Alviso Road.
Acquisition information:: Donated to History San Jose in 2010 by the California Province of the Society of Jesus

Collection Guide Author:: Finding aid created by History San Jose Research Library staff.
Date Prepared:: 1867-1961
Date Encoded:: This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:54 p.m.

Restrictions:: Open to the public by appointment with the Curator of Library & Archives.
Terms of access:: Contact the Curator of Library & Archives for information on publication and reproduction.

Preferred citation:: Elizabeth Wade Papers. History San Jose Research Library

Location of this collection:: History San Jose Research Library

1661 Senter Road

San Jose, CA 95112, US