Guide to the Irving Wright Benton Collection, 1880s-1952
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Guide to the Irving Wright Benton Collection, 1880s-1952
Pasadena Museum of HistoryResearch Library and Archives
Pasadena, California
- Pasadena Museum of History
- Research Library and Archives
- 470 West Walnut Street
- Pasadena, California 91103-3594
- Phone: (626) 577-1660, Ext. 13
- Fax: (626) 577-1662
- Email: research@pasadenahistory.org
- URL: http://www.pasadenahistory.org
- Processed by:
- Teresa Fitzgerald
- Encoded by:
- Genie Guerard
© 2000 Pasadena Museum of History. All rights reserved.
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.
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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.
Box 1, Folder 1
Personal items including marriage license, 1942
Obituary for Benton, 1952 and his mother, Lutie Wright Benton, 1914
Box 1, Folder 2-9
Photographs
Box 1, Folder 10
Social Register of Southern California, 1925
Midwick Country Club bylaws, rules, roster of members, 1930
Box 1, Folder 11
California Yacht Club Roster, August 1930