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Ralph King papers, circa 1930-1984.
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Title:

Ralph King papers, circa 1930-1984

Creator/Contributor:

King, Ralph, 1902-1984, creator

Abstract:

The collection consists of Echo Lakes cabin owner files (arranged alphabetically by surname), Ralph King's general correspondence (arranged chronologically), and other materials relating to the Echo Lakes area and its residents, including files on the Highway 50 Association, the Echo Lake Association, and the California Alpine Club. The cabin owner files include correspondence and leases relating to cabin purchases or rentals. Materials in the collection date from circa 1930 to 1984.

Date:

1930 (issued)

Subject:

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King, Ralph -- 1902-1984 -- Archives
Resorts -- California -- Echo Lake
Landowners -- California -- Echo Lake
Real property -- California -- Echo Lake
Resorts -- California -- El Dorado County
Landowners -- California -- El Dorado County
Real property -- California -- El Dorado County
Echo Lake (Calif.)

Note:

COLLECTION STORED, IN PART, OFF-SITE. Advance notice required for use.
1 audio cassette (interview with Ralph King) available as Phonotape 2231 C.
Ralph King papers, BANC MSS 89/89 c, The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley.
Photographs transferred to the Pictorial Collections of The Bancroft Library (BANC PIC 1989.067)
Related collection: Echo Lakes Association records (BANC MSS 84/153 c).
Ralph King was born in 1902 in Hudson, Ohio. In 1908, the family moved to California, where Ralph's father pursued various careers, including horse breeder and trainer, rancher, carpenter, and Methodist lay minister. Ralph worked from an early age, putting himself through school at the University of California, Berkeley, where he earned BA and MA degrees. King first came to Echo in 1925 to work at Kleeberger Camp. In 1928, he took over the Echo boat service, which he operated until 1942. He pursued real estate and other interests at Echo Portals from 1936 until his death in 1984.
In English.

Physical Description:

print
5 cartons, 2 boxes, 1 oversize folder (7.25 linear feet)

Language:

English

Origin:

California

Copyright Note:

COLLECTION STORED, IN PART, OFF-SITE. Advance notice required for use.