This collection consists of photographic prints, a church directory and a postcard dating ca. 1908 to 1978. The materials cover the First Baptist Church of Escondido, CA. Also included are images related to the McArthur family.

Glen M. McArthur was born in Pasadena, CA on the 18th of January 1901. He fought in WWI and WWII and was a master sergeant in the US Marine Corps. He served from 1918-1946. He married Ruby Elrado (McPherson) in 1939. They had two sons from Ruby’s first marriage: Alfred and John Fish. Glen McArthur died on the 24th of February 1987. Ruby McArthur died on the 15th of February 1989. Both are buried in Oak Hill Memorial Park, Escondido.

1 archival box (1 linear feet)

McArthur Collection, Pioneer Room, Escondido Public Library

This collection is open for research.