George Pigeon Clements Papers, 1825-1945

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Summary

Creators:
Clements, George Pigeon, 1867-1958
Abstract:
George P. Clements (1867-1958) was an organizer (1918) and manager of the Agricultural Department of the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce (1918-39), a counselor on agriculture and conservation (1939-47) and Director of the Los Angeles County Farm Bureau. The collection contains manuscripts, printed material, reports, photographs, government publications, and correspondence related to George P. Clements.
Extent:
80 boxes (40 linear ft.) 1 oversize box
Language:
English.

Background

Scope and content:

Collection contains manuscripts, printed material, reports, photographs, government publications, and correspondence related to George Pigeon Clements and his activities. Topics include agriculture, forestry, public health, Indians, migrant labor strikes, and soil and water conservation in Southern California. Also includes copies of The Gridiron, pamphlets opposing construction of Boulder Dam.

Biographical / historical:

George Pigeon Clements was born, Dumfries, N.B., Canada, November 12, 1867; MD, University of New England, 1896; LLD, University of California at Berkeley, 1944; married Esther W. Hoag, 1898; organizer, 1918, and manager, Agricultural Department Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce, 1918-39; counselor on agriculture and conservation, 1939-47; Director, Los Angeles County Farm Bureau; member, California State Land Use Planning Commission; died August 7, 1958.

Acquisition information:
Gift of George P. Clements.
Arrangement:

Arranged in the following series:

  1. Conservation (Boxes 1-21).
  2. Climate and weather (Box 22).
  3. Indians (Boxes 23-34).
  4. Botanical garden (Boxes 35-38).
  5. Business and commerce (Boxes 39-43).
  6. War and post-war (Boxes 44-45).
  7. Miscellaneous (46-49).
  8. Public health (Boxes 50-53).
  9. Agriculture (Boxes 54-72, 80-81).
  10. Forestry (Boxes 73-77).
  11. Correspondence (Boxes 78-79).

Physical location:
Stored off-site at SRLF. Advance notice is required for access to the collection. Please contact the UCLA Library 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:
(310) 825-4988
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