Gillingham, Robert C. (Robert Cameron), 1896-
Person
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Charles H. Eilers Collection
Collection
Identifier: SPC-2014-003
Abstract
This collection contains materials related to Charles “Carl” H. Eilers (1875-1948) and his family. The Eilers family owned and farmed Rancho San Pedro lands between Dominguez, Alameda, Del Amo, and Santa Fe streets in what was to become Carson, CA from 1889 to 1958. Included in the collection are deeds and title papers, tax reports, receipts, statements, court papers and legal documents, ledgers, correspondence, photographs, newspaper articles, and books. The bulk of the material is in...
Dates:
1872-2001; undated; Majority of material found within 1889-1958
Robert Gillingham Working Papers
Collection
Identifier: SPC-1970-001
Abstract
Robert C. Gillingham was a historian who focused on the South Bay, specifically the Rancho San Pedro, the Dominguez family, and Compton. This collection consists of correspondence, drafts, and manuscript copies related to his work on The Rancho San Pedro and Yesterdays of Compton.
Dates:
1932-1983