Whittier (Calif.)

Abstract This collection documents Dr. Judson Grenier’s research into families connected to the Rancho San Pedro. Located in the South Bay of Los Angeles County, the Rancho San Pedro is one of the first great land grants, held by Juan Jose Dominguez and his heirs from 1874 into the 21st century. The materials in this collection focus largely on the Watson family and the Carson family, who are among the later heirs to the Rancho San Pedro lands. This collection gathers Grenier’s research for ...

Abstract The Stella Religa Collection (1918-2016, undated) contains materials from the life and career of political activist Stella Religa. The materials in this collection concentrate on Religa’s advocacy for the Democratic Party, women’s rights issues, the anti-Vietnam war movement, and domestic violence awareness. This includes documents pertaining to Religa’s involvement in local government and the National Organization of Women (NOW), as well as her work founding the Women’s and Children’s...