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Crippen (George) Business Records
MSS 0728
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Languages:
English
Contributing Institution:
Special Collections & Archives, UC San Diego
9500 Gilman Drive
La Jolla 92093-0175
Title: George Crippen Business Records
Creator:
Crippen, George
Identifier/Call Number: MSS 0728
Physical Description:
1.4 Linear feet
(2 archives boxes, 7 oversize folders)
Date (inclusive): 1878-1927
Abstract: Business records of George Crippen, early San Diego businessman and investor. The records document the George Crippen Investment
Company and Crippen's partnerships with brother-in-law Frank S. Jennings, including the Point Loma Investment Company. Materials
include bond and real estate sales documents, water investment documents, correspondence, and local and federal tax information.
Scope and Content of Collection
The George Crippen Business Records are arranged alphabetically by business venture. The bulk of the records are tax documents
that show how Crippen's real estate holdings changed through the years. Also included are papers relating to real estate
transactions and correspondence between Point Loma Investment Co. founders and their clients regarding transactions. Of note
are real estate agreements from the Point Loma Land Loan and Town Company, an early land developer in San Diego, and Alonzo
Horton, a prominent San Diegan.
George H. Crippen began buying properties in San Diego in the late 1800s, founding the George Crippen Investment Company shortly
thereafter. During that time he also conducted several joint investments with brother-in-law Frank S. Jennings. In the early
1900s, Crippen and Jennings formed the Point Loma Investment Company, which sold land lots in San Diego and surrounding counties,
and managed taxes for various people as well as for the City of San Diego.
Publication rights are held by the creator of the collection.
Acquired 1983.
George Crippen Business Records, MSS 728. Special Collections & Archives, UC San Diego.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Point Loma (San Diego, Calif.)
Jennings, Frank -- Archives
Crippen, George -- Archives
Point Loma Investment Company -- Archives
George Crippen Investment Company -- Archives