Collection context
Summary
- Title:
- Josefa Avila Papers
- Dates:
- 1814-1943
- Creators:
- Avila, Josefa Avila
- Abstract:
- Extent:
- (Boxes: 1 legal; 1 ov folder)
- Language:
- Preferred citation:
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Josefa Avila Papers. Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
Background
- Scope and content:
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Documents, receipts and other items from the estate of Josefa Avila. Also postcards and two portraits. She was the daughter of Jose Maria Avila [died ca. January, 1900] and Francisca Avila [died 1916.] The papers provide a snapshot of the Avila family, including the real estate transactions to sell off portions of Rancho Tajauta. Spanish surname spelling variant: Abila. English and Spanish. 1814-1943, undated (bulk 1871-1916). Most photographic items from the collection have been transferred to P-68 Case Art Collection and P-78 Portrait Collection. See also related collection GC1239 Avila Family Papers.
- Biographical / historical:
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Anastasio Avila received the Mexican land grant, Rancho Tajuata, also known as Rancho de Los Cuervos, located in the present-day Watts district of the city of Los Angeles.
Indexed terms
About this collection guide
- Date Prepared:
- 1814-1943
- Date Encoded:
- This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:55 p.m.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Research is by appointment only
- Terms of access:
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Permission to publish, quote or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder
- Preferred citation:
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Josefa Avila Papers. Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
- Location of this collection:
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900 Exposition BoulevardLos Angeles, CA 90007-4057, US
- Contact:
- (213) 763-3359