Richardson Family Papers
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California State University, Chico
2020
California State University, Chico, Special Collections Meriam Library
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Title: Richardson Family Papers
Dates: 1822-1924
Collection Number: MSS 128
Creator/Collector:
Richardson family
Extent: Items: 3 boxes Linear Feet: 1
Repository:
California State University, Chico
Chico, California 95929-0295
Abstract: The Richardson family owned large land holdings north of Chico on which they raised cattle. The resort of Richardson Springs
was developed on a part of this property. This collection consists of deeds, mortgages, title abstracts, agreements, a share
certificate for the Mammoth Channel Gold Mining Company (1907), a bill of sale for personal property (1919), and correspondence.
Language of Material: English
Collection is open for research without restriction.
The library can only claim physical ownership of the collection. Users are responsible for satisfying any claimants of literary
property.
Richardson Family Papers. California State University, Chico
Source unknown.
Biography/Administrative History
The Richardson family consisted of brothers: William, Cyrus, Jared, Alonzo, Pierce, Joseph, Elisha, Orlando and sisters: Elizabeth,
and Caroline. The first Richardson to arrive in California was Pierce who came in 1860. He was followed in 1866 and 1869
by Jared and Alonzo respectively. Eventually Joseph and Orlando, along with their sisters and their parents, joined them
at the Mud Creek Ranch, north of Chico. The family gained prominence through real estate development, cattle ranching and
the development of the resort of Richardson Springs.
Scope and Content of Collection
The collection contains records of the large land holdings of the Richardson family. The records include: deeds, mortgages,
title abstracts, usage agreements, and a share certificate for the Mammoth Channel Mining Company from 1907. The collection
also contains a bill of sale for Richardson family personal property in 1919. As the brothers came to California they corresponded
with family in Iowa and Indiana. Family correspondence dates from 1822-1909.
Richardson, Jared V.
Richardson, Joseph H.
Richardson, Alonzo W.
Richardson, Martha Ann
Richardson, Clarence
Richardson, Harry E.
Richardson, P. C.
Richardson, Elisha
Land titles—California--Butte County
Richardson Springs (Calif.)—History
Richardson Springs (Calif.)