Noel L. Patterson papers, 1890-1968, bulk (Bulk 1915-1963)

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Summary

Creators:
Patterson, Noel, 1895-1990
Abstract:
This collection contains correspondence, appraisals and maps of real estate in Santa Cruz County as well as some personal papers of Noel Patterson.
Extent:
25 Linear Feet 42 half legal cartons, 1 photo box (4x6)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Noel L. Patterson papers. MS 218. Special Collections and Archives, University Library, University of California, Santa Cruz.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains appraisals, correspondence and maps of real estate in Santa Cruz County and some subject files and personal papers of Noel Patterson.

Biographical / historical:

Noel Leon Patterson was born (May 4, 1895) on a ranch in San Diego County to C. W. & Minnie Patterson. In 1913 the family, moved to Santa Cruz. In 1917 when WWI broke out, Mr. Patterson joined the Army and served in France with the 319th Pioneer Engineers.

On Feb. 5, 1921, Mr. Patterson was appointed county chairman of the Japanese Exclusion League of California by John S. Chambers, state controller, who was chairman of the executive committee.

In June 1923, he went to work for F.A. Hihn, who once owned vast tracts of land in the county. He became Hihn's right-hand man and mapmaker, surveying much of the county's early development. When Hihn died a few years later, his holdings were split between his heirs and Patterson began selling real estate for the Hihn Investment and Real Estate Company. He served on the Santa Cruz City Council from 1925-1932 and was a member & past president of the Rotary Club of Santa Cruz as well as a past president of the Santa Cruz Board of Realtors. He was also very active in the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Mr. Patterson was known for his memory and ability to recall the dates and details of county transactions that went back more than 70 years. He worked as a realtor until shortly before his death, and for many years was the oldest active real-estate salesman in the county. His career in that field spanned more than 70 years.

Noel Patterson died in Santa Cruz, in April 1990

Acquisition information:
Gift of Noel L. Patterson.
Processing information:

Processed by UCSC OAC Unit, October 2013. Encoded bym M. Carey

Physical location:
Stored offsite at NRLF: Advance notice is required for access to the papers.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

Collection open for research.

Terms of access:

Copyright for the items in this collection is owned by the creators and their heirs. Reproduction or distribution of any work protected by copyright beyond that allowed by fair use requires permission from the copyright owner. It is the responsibility of the user to determine whether a use is fair use, and to obtain any necessary permissions. For more information see UCSC Special Collections and Archives policy on Reproduction and Use.

Preferred citation:

Noel L. Patterson papers. MS 218. Special Collections and Archives, University Library, University of California, Santa Cruz.

Location of this collection:
Special Collections and Archives, University Library
1156 High Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95064, US
Contact:
(831) 459-2547
speccoll@library.ucsc.edu
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