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Guide to the Irving Wright Benton Collection, 1880s-1952
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Title: Irving Wright Benton Collection,
Date (inclusive): 1880s-1952
Origination:
Benton, Irving Wright
Extent: 1 Box
Repository:
Pasadena Museum of History
Pasadena, California 91103-3594
Language:
English.
Collection is open to the public for research. Use is restricted by rules intended to protect and preserve the materials
in good condition for the future. For additional information please contact the Pasadena Museum of History.
Use of the materials is governed by all applicable copyright law. The Pasadena Museum of History reserves the right to restrict
any materials from reproduction at any time. Property rights reside with the Pasadena Museum of History. Literary rights
are retained by the creators of the records and their heirs. The Museum's physical ownership of the materials in its collection
does not imply ownership of copyright. It is the user's responibility to reslove any copyright issues related to the use
and distribution of reproduced materials. For permission to reproduce or to publish, please contact the Pasadena Museum of
History.
Suggested citation of these records: [Identification of item], Irving Wright Benton Collection, Research Library and Archives,
Pasadena Museum of History.
Irving Wright Benton (1888-1952) came to Pasadena from Florida in 1906 with his mother, Lutie Wright Benton and his grandparents.
Lutie Wright Benton was a prominent Pasadena socialite. Irving Wright Benton was married first to Helen May Adams and then
to Lillian A. Benton. At one time Benton was a prominent Pasadena businessman working in sales. He was also the sales manager
at General Motors Truck Company of California.
The Irving Wright Benton Collection (1880s-1952) includes personal items and photographs.