Broell (Percy) Presidio Park Collection, 1937-1976, bulk Bulk, 1937

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Summary

Title:
Percy Broell Presidio Park Collection
Dates:
1937-1976, bulk Bulk, 1937
Creators:
Broell, Percy C.
Abstract:
This collection contains manuscripts and correspondence regarding the history of Presidio Park by Percy Broell, the gardener and park superintendent largely responsible for its physical construction.
Extent:
0.5 Linear feet (1 box)
Language:
Preferred citation:

Percy Broell Presidio Park Collection, MS 73, San Diego History Center Document Archives, San Diego, CA.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains manuscripts and correspondence regarding the history of Presidio Park by Percy Broell, the gardener and park superintendent largely responsible for its physical construction. The first manuscript contains a history of the park and its physical construction, including original photographs documenting its progress, as well as a history of Old San Diego. The second manuscript is a botanical guide and index.

Biographical / historical:

Percy Broell (1904-1982), an Iowa native, was a resident of San Diego for over 50 years. He was an active member in civic affairs, particularly in the arena of parks and recreation. Broell was the main constructor of Presidio Park, under the supervision of George Marston. After the park’s completion he remained as gardener, park foreman, and park superintendent.

Processing information:

Collection processed by Lindsay Banuelos in March 2008.

Arrangement:

This collection is arranged by material type.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid prepared by Samantha Mills
Date Prepared:
April 12, 2017
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using the Archivists' Toolkit 2017-04-12T09:40-0700

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The San Diego History Center (SDHC) holds the copyright to any unpublished materials.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:

Percy Broell Presidio Park Collection, MS 73, San Diego History Center Document Archives, 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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