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Description
Papers and photographs from the estate of Elizabeth Cecilia Wade, descendant of California pioneer Harry George Wade.
Background
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.
Extent
1.5 linear feet
Restrictions
Contact the Curator of Library & Archives for information on publication and reproduction.
Availability
Open to the public by appointment with the Curator of Library & Archives.