Jacks (David) Collection, approximately 1845-1926

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Summary

Title:
David Jacks collection
Dates:
approximately 1845-1926
Creators:
Jacks, David, 1822-1909
Abstract:
Papers and business records of Monterey, California, pioneer David Jacks.
Extent:
138 Linear Feet (approximately 370 volumes, 49 boxes, 68 cardboard cases)
Language:
English.
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], David Jacks collection, The Huntington Library, San Marino, California.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of letters, documents (including 307 bound volumes) and some photographs related to the life, land holdings, and business activities of David Jacks. The correspondence spans the years 1855 to 1919, and the business and legal papers related to Monterey are from 1835 to 1926. The collection also includes information about the Pacific Grove Retreat Association from 1875 to 1911.

Biographical / historical:

David Jacks, pioneer businessman in Monterey, California, sailed around the Horn to California in 1848. In 1850 he settled in Monterey, where he acquired extensive land holdings and became a farmer and stock raiser. Jacks was involved in much litigation concerning his properties, including a suit by the city of Monterey in 1877 to regain land held by Jacks. He was instrumental in the construction of the Monterey and Salinas Valley Railroad in 1874, in establishing the Pacific Grove Retreat, and in founding the city of Del Monte.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Margaret Anna Jacks, April 1958.
Processing information:

Processed by Huntington Library staff in the 1950s.

Arrangement:

Organized in the following manner: A. Family papers, 1849-1904; B. Business papers, 1835-1926; B(a). Business papers (bound volumes); C. Correspondence; D. Ephemera.

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Processed by The Huntington Library staff; supplementary encoding and revision supplied by Xiuzhi Zhou.
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2025-09-30 16:35:14 -0700 .

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Restrictions:

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Terms of access:

The Huntington Library does not require that researchers request permission to quote from or publish images of this material, nor does it charge fees for such activities. The responsibility for identifying the copyright holder, if there is one, and obtaining permission rests with the researcher.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], David Jacks collection, The Huntington Library, San Marino, California.

Location of this collection:
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108, US
Contact:
(626) 405-2191
reference@huntington.org
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