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Lemon Grove Historical Society Records

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0151

Scope and Contents

The collection contains the by-laws of the Lemon Grove Historical Society, and records and recordings of local history forums held in Lemon Grove in 1978. Some notable nams in this collection include Donald Louis Heyser, Don Estes, Nathan Morse, Nancy Reib, Hank Reib, and Russell Crane. Some notable topics covered include water rights, Spanish and Mexican land grants, Japanese in San Diego, and Lemon Grove churches. In his autobiography, also included in the collection, Donald Louis Heyser discusses life in Lemon Grove from 1918 to 1973.

Dates

  • Creation: 1978 - 1979

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

The copyright interests in some or all of these materials have not been transferred to San Diego State University. Copyright resides with the creator(s) of materials contained in the collection or their heirs. The nature of archival collections is such that multiple creators are often applicable and copyright status may be difficult or even impossible to determine. In any case, the user must assume full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, obtaining publication rights and copyright infringement. When requesting images from Special Collections & University Archives for publication, we require a signed agreement waiving San Diego State University of any liability in the event of a copyright violation.

Historical Note

Founded in 1978, the Lemon Grove Historical Society, with the support of the Lemon Grove Chamber of Commerce and the Soroptomists, sponsored a series of forums on Lemon Grove history. Speakers included representatives from the Lemon Grove community and San Diego area business, public, and educational organizations. The Lemon Grove Historical Society is still active today and works to preserve and share the city's history.

Extent

.42 Linear Feet (1 Hollinger Box)

Language of Materials

English

Source of Acquisition

Lemon Grove Historical Society

Accruals and Additions

1987-011

Title
Lemon Grove Historical Society Records
Status
Completed
Author
Fawaz Qashat, reprocessed March 2023
Date
02/26/2008
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
eng

Revision Statements

  • March 2023: Reprocessed in March 2023 by Fawaz Qashat

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections & University Archives Repository

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