Collection context
Summary
- Creators:
- S.H. Cowell Foundation and Lazarotti, Claude T.
- Abstract:
- This collection contains various record books, ledgers, cash books, tax records and artifacts from the Cowell properties and businesses, Henry Cowell Lime & Cement Company and Cowell Portland Cement Company.
- Extent:
- 41.8 Linear Feet 40 boxes, 3 framed items
- Language:
- English .
- Preferred citation:
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Cowell Ranch records. MS 80. Special Collections and Archives, University Library, University of California, Santa Cruz.
Background
- Scope and content:
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This collection contains various record books, ledgers, cash books, tax records, artifacts, and maps from the Cowell properties and businesses, Henry Cowell Lime & Cement Company, and Cowell Portland Cement Company.
- Biographical / historical:
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A comprehensive history of the Cowell family can be found on the Santa Cruz Public Libraries web site under Henry Cowell and His Family (1819-1955)
- Acquisition information:
- Gift of S.H. Cowell Foundation, Claude Lazarotti, and Barbara Murray and varioius students.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Collection open for research.
- Terms of access:
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Copyright for the items in this collection is owned by the creators and their heirs. Reproduction or distribution of any work protected by copyright beyond that allowed by fair use requires permission from the copyright owner. It is the responsibility of the user to determine whether a use is fair use, and to obtain any necessary permissions. For more information see UCSC Special Collections and Archives policy on Reproduction and Use.
- Preferred citation:
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Cowell Ranch records. MS 80. Special Collections and Archives, University Library, University of California, Santa Cruz.
- Location of this collection:
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Special Collections and Archives, University Library1156 High StreetSanta Cruz, CA 95064, US
- Contact:
- (831) 459-2547