Hook Family Collection, 1861-1940

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Summary

Title:
Hook Family Collection
Dates:
1861-1940
Creators:
Hook, James S
Abstract:
Extent:
1 box
Language:
Preferred citation:

Hook Family Collection. Contra Costa County Historical Society

Background

Scope and content:

Newspaper clippings and receipts,from 1861 to 1940, and receipts from the 1880s to 1904 for purchases by James S. Hook and Mrs. James Hook. Newspaper clippings mention Elijah Hook and Ada Hook; a newspaper photograph shows a Donner Party memorial plaque which lists William Hook as one of the victims and Solomon Hook as one of the survivors. (Note: Solomon and Elijah Hook may be the same person, Solomon Elijah Hook.)

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid created by Contra Costa County Historical Society staff.
Date Prepared:
1861-1940
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:55 p.m.

Access and use

Restrictions:

Collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

Contact the Contra Costa County Historical Society for publication permission.

Preferred citation:

Hook Family Collection. Contra Costa County Historical Society

Location of this collection:
724 Escobar Street
Martinez, CA 94553, US
Contact:
9252291042
info@cocohistory.com
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