Larry Richardson Cemetery Collection

Collection

Identifier: MSS-273

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The collection consists of burial and cemetery sites collected from various sources by Larry V. Richardson. The majority of the records are Butte County, particularly the Chico Cemetery where Larry V. Richardson worked for many years. Early records of the Chico Cemetery were lost in a fire in 1883.

Dates

1850-2000

Creator

Richardson, Larry (Lawrence Vincent Richardson) (Person)

Access Restrictions

Collection is open for research without restriction.

Usage Restrictions

No restrictions.

Biographical / Historical

Lawrence Vincent Richardson 1919-2003, the son of Alonzo Allen Richardson and Annie Belle Smith Richardson was a member of the Richardson Family which developed the Richardson Springs Resort, Chico, California. He was the Chico Cemetery historian where he was employed for many years. He was a charter member of the Paradise Genealogical Society and a member of Committee on Genealogy Historical Society.

Extent

4.17 Linear Feet (15 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Collection of cemetery and burial sites mostly in Butte County, California.

Arrangement

Correspondence: Box 1 Indexes and lists: Box 1 Cemetery and burial sites: Box 1-11, 14 Chico Cemetery inscriptions: Box 12-13 Photographs: Box 15

Publication Rights

The library can only claim physical ownership of the collection. Users are responsible for satisfying any claimants of literary property.

Related Materials

Annie Bidwell Papers, MSS 003, Special Collections, Meriam Library, California State University, Chico.

Oroville Cemetery District. Records (Microfiche), MSS147, Special Collections, Meriam Library, California State University, Chico.