Carr (Clarence and George) Papers, 1867-1924

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Summary

Title:
Clarence and George Carr Papers
Dates:
1867-1924
Creators:
Carr, Clarence and Carr, George S.
Abstract:
This collection consists of personal papers and business records from Clarence Carr, George S. Carr, and the G.S. Carr Company.
Extent:
0.25 Linear feet (1 box)
Language:
Preferred citation:

Clarence and George Carr Papers, MS 191, San Diego History Center Document Collection, San Diego, CA.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of personal papers and business records from Clarence Carr, George S. Carr, and the G.S. Carr Company. Personal papers include correspondence of Clarence Carr and George S. Carr. Business records include property agreements (such as grant deeds, leases, and property titles), account statements for clients of the G.S. Carr Company, and business receipts. There is also a map of downtown San Diego real estate lots.

Biographical / historical:

Clarence Carr left his family home in Warren, Rhode Island and moved to San Francisco, CA in the mid-1800s, where he practiced law. His health declined after a series of poor financial investments and in 1879 he died in an insane asylum, leaving behind a widow and two young sons, George S. and Charles R. The boys were brought up by their aunt, Alice E. Carr, because their mother could no longer afford to care for them.

Around the turn of the 20th century, George S. Carr moved to San Diego, CA and started a real estate business called The Carr Company, located at 855 5th Street. His aunt Alice acted as the company’s eastern representative in Warren, Rhode Island. In 1905 George married Bessie M. Cutler, who proceeded to work as the company’s secretary. By 1911 the company name changed to the G.S. Carr Company, and moved to 910 7th Street. The majority of their business centered on the lease and sale of various lots in San Diego. Occasionally house-building was part of the lease agreement.

Processing information:

Collection processed by Samantha Mills on April 9, 2012.

Collection processed as part of grant project supported by the Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR) with generous funding from The Andrew Mellon Foundation.

Arrangement:

Collection is arranged into two series:

Series I: Personal Papers

Series II: G. S. Carr Company

Items in each series are arranged by subject.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid prepared by Samantha Mills
Sponsor:
Collection processed as part of grant project supported by the Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR) with generous funding from The Andrew Mellon Foundation.
Date Prepared:
April 9, 2012
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using the Archivists' Toolkit 2013-01-09T10:57-0800

Access and use

Restrictions:

This collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

The San Diego History Center (SDHC) holds the copyright to any unpublished materials. SDHC Library regulations do apply.

Preferred citation:

Clarence and George Carr Papers, MS 191, San Diego History Center Document Collection, San Diego, CA.

Location of this collection:
1649 El Prado, Suite 3
San Diego, CA 92101, US
Contact:
(619) 232-6203
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