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Title: McArthur Collection
Dates: 1908-1978
Collection Number: MS 1990-001
Creator/Collector:
McArthur
First Baptist Church
Extent: 1 archival box (1 linear feet)
Repository:
Escondido Public Library, Pioneer Room
Escondido, California 92025
Abstract: 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.
Language of Material: English
This collection is open for research.
McArthur Collection, Pioneer Room, Escondido Public Library
[Identification of item]. McArthur Collection. Collection Number: MS 1990-001. Escondido Public Library, Pioneer Room
Biography/Administrative History
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.
Scope and Content of Collection
This collection consists of one church directory, twenty-three photographs and a postcard. The collection was created by combining
various items together prior to donation. The majority of the collection focuses on the First Baptist Church located at 152
East 5th Avenue in Escondido, CA.
Baptist Churches
Animals
Buildings - California - Escondido
People
Rose Gardens
Parades - Grape Day - California
Escondido, CA