Jarvis Family Papers, 1880-1962

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Summary

Creators:
Jarvis Family
Abstract:
Ellis Adams Jarvis (1900- ) was a teacher in San Pedro (1924- ), and later served as a superintendent of Los Angeles City Schools (November 1956-January 1962). The collection consists of correspondence, clippings, scrapbooks, photographs, memorabilia and related printed material of Ellis A. Jarvis, and the papers of the Jarvis family.
Extent:
9 boxes (4.5 linear ft.) 1 oversize box
Language:
English.

Background

Scope and content:

Collection consists of correspondence, clippings, scrapbooks, photographs, memorabilia and related printed material mainly of educator Ellis A. Jarvis. Also contains papers of the Jarvis family, including the scrapbook of Clarence E. Jarvis, father of Ellis A. Jarvis.

Biographical / historical:

Ellis Adams Jarvis was born on August 18, 1900 in Ione, California to parents Clarence E. Jarvis and Nellie Tracy; BA, UC Berkeley, 1923; MS, University of Southern California, 1935; married Margaret L. Pickles; began teaching in San Pedro in 1924; served as superintendent of Los Angeles City Schools, November 1956-January 1962.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Ellis Adams Jarvis, 1963.
Arrangement:

Arranged in the following series:

  1. Miscellaneous papers and memorabilia on Jarvis family history (Box 1).
  2. Programs, memorabilia, and photographs (Box 2).
  3. Family scrapbooks (Box 3).
  4. Miscellaneous papers, scrapbooks and appointment calendars (Box 4).
  5. Manuscript items of Clarence E. Jarvis and tape containing Ellis A. Jarvis' identification of manuscript items (Box 5).
  6. Speeches and articles (Box 6).
  7. Papers, correspondence and notes (Box 7).
  8. Press clippings (Boxes 7-8,10).
  9. Scrapbook of Clarence E. Jarvis (Box 12, oversize).

Physical location:
Stored off-site at SRLF. Advance notice is required for access to the collection. Please contact the UCLA Library, Department of Special Collections Reference Desk for paging information.

Access and use

Location of this collection:
A1713 Charles E. Young Research Library
Box 951575
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1575, US
Contact:
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