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Chico (Calif.) -- History.

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 12 Collections and/or Records:

Account book, Ledger and Stock Certificates, 1889-1944, 1889-1944

 Series — Box 2
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Board ledgers, account and minute books spanning the entire period of the Park Hotel’s operation in Chico, 1888-1947, make up the collection. Also included is a deed, from John Bidwell to the Park Hotel, dated March 15, 1887.

Arrangement: 1. Minutes Box: 1 Folder: 1, 2

2. Ledgers Box: 1 Folder: 3 Box: 2 Folder: 2

3. Income Box: 1 Folder: 3, 4

4. Stock Certificates Box: 2 Folder: 1, 2

5. Account Books Box: 2 Folder: 3

Dates: 1889-1944

Annie E. Kennedy Bidwell Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-003
Abstract

The collection contains correspondence, diaries and business records belonging to Annie Ellicott Kennedy Bidwell.

Dates: 1855-1918

Charles L. Stilson Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-130
Abstract

Diaries and legal note books of Charles L. Stilson, topics cover many prominent events in Chico and surrounding area.

Dates: 1861-1900

Chico Army Air Field Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-141
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of materials assembled by Nena Vartabedian Childs during and after her employment at the Post Exchange on the Chico Army Air Field base. The collection includes: correspondence, brochures, photos, newspaper clippings, memorabilia and publications: THE FLYER 1942-1945 incomplete, THE CLIPPER January 15, 1945.The resources on CSU Chico Digital Collections contains scans of published materials as well as additional related resources.

Dates: 1942 - 1945; 1973

Chico Grange Records

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-302
Abstract

The Chico Grange was established in 1932 to give support and create opportunities for the rural and agricultural communities of Butte County. The collection consists of organizational records for Chico Grange 1932-1993, including minutes, reports, membership, correspondence, financial, journals, handbooks and scrapbooks.

Dates: 1932-1993

Chico Women's Club Records

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-324
Abstract

The records of the Chico Women’s Club contains documents relating to the clubs administrative activities, projects, and club history.

Dates: 1933-2011

Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, Delta Omicron Chapter Records

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-330
Abstract

The records of the Delta Omicron Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, an honors organization for women in education, contains documents relating to the chapter’s administrative activities, projects and club history.

Dates: 1957-2008

Diseño Rancho del Arroyo Chico

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-295
Abstract

Diseño del Rancho del Arroyo Chico, handdrawn in 1846, purchase from William Dickey in 1849, was granted and confirmed to John Bidwell in 1859. Deeds, grants and map showing Arroyo Chico (Big Chico Creek), Arroyo Sacramento (Sacramento River), Arroyo Seco.

Dates: 1844-1859

John Nopel Home Movies

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-320
Scope and Contents The collection consists of seven 8 mm films without sound that have been copied onto DVD for use. The major topics of the films are: Boy Scouts, Pioneer Parade, Bidwell Park, boat races on Sacramento River, pet parade, Chico State College campus, Chico downtown plaza, Portola Winter Sports Club, football, marching band, plane and aerial view, skating, golf, and pets. Content of reel 7 listed as: 1936 Paradise, 1937 Don Brown’s Scouts, 1943 Dale Westberg (about 5’ of scooting), 1946 Reno...
Dates: c. 1936-1948

Park Hotel Company records

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-234
Scope and Contents

Board ledgers, account and minute books spanning the entire period of the Park Hotel’s operation in Chico, 1888-1947, make up the collection. Also included is a deed, from John Bidwell to the Park Hotel, dated March 15, 1887.

Arrangement: 1. Minutes Box: 1 Folder: 1, 2

2. Ledgers Box: 1 Folder: 3 Box: 2 Folder: 2

3. Income Box: 1 Folder: 3, 4

4. Stock Certificates Box: 2 Folder: 1, 2

5. Account Books Box: 2 Folder: 3

Dates: 1888-1947