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William M. Bowen scrapbooks

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 7114

Scope and Contents

Two scrapbooks documenting avarious aspects of William M. Bowen's career. One documents the creation of what is now known as Exposition Park, originally called Agricultural Park. The other, various aspects of Bowen's career in Los Angeles politics.

Dates

  • Creation: 1899-1932

Conditions Governing Access

Advance notice required for access.

Conditions Governing Use

All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Manuscripts Librarian. Permission for publication is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.

Biographical note

William Miller Bowen (1862-1937) was a lawyer and civic leader in Los Angeles He served on the Los Angeles City Council from 1900-1904, and is remembered as the "Father of Exposition Park" for his role in keeping that land from being developed by private interests.

Extent

2 Linear Feet (1 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Title
Finding aid for the William M. Bowen scrapbooks
Status
Completed
Author
Sue Luftschein
Date
2021 March
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the USC Libraries Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Doheny Memorial Library 206
3550 Trousdale Parkway
Los Angeles California 90089-0189 United States