Markey (J. J.) and San Luis Rey Historical Society Papers and Photographs, 1952-1959

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Summary

Title:
J. J. Markey and San Luis Rey Historical Society Papers and Photographs
Dates:
1952-1959
Creators:
San Luis Rey Historical Society and Markey, Joseph James
Abstract:
Dr. J. J. (Joseph James) Markey (1897-1985) was a physician and amateur archaeologist and was president of the San Luis Rey Historical Society in 1957. This collection of papers and photographs includes newspaper clippings following Markey's archaeological exploits, photographs of Markey and other members of the San Luis Rey Historical Society, and artworks created from their findings.
Extent:
0.2 Linear Feet (1 box)
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

J. J. Markey and San Luis Rey Historical Society Papers and Photographs, 1952-1959, Braun Research Library Collection, Autry Museum of the American West, Los Angeles; MS.1319; [folder number] [folder title][date].

Background

Scope and content:

This collection includes newspaper clippings of various archaeological exploits of Dr. J. J. Markey in Southern California from 1952-1957, as well as bulletins and field trip announcements from the San Luis Rey Historical Society. Photographs in this collection feature archaeological sites, artifacts, artwork, sculpture, newspaper articles, and people, including Dr. J. J. Markey, painter Eileen Herbster, and sculptor George Stromer. Some photographs feature members of the San Luis Rey Historical Society in a chemistry lab, and other photographs feature society members at archaeological sites with metal detectors. Some of the photographs have "Search for Buried Treasure" written on the verso. Photographs of George Stromer feature him sculpting a human head from a found skull, as well as photographs of the finished sculpture.

Biographical / historical:

Dr. J. J. (Joseph James) Markey (1897 May 31 - 1985 December) was a physician who had served in World War I and was an amateur archaeologist. In 1957, Markey was the president of the San Luis Rey Historical Society and gave lectures and led field trips in Southern California. Markey wrote in his biographical history that he directed archaeological expeditions in California, China, Java, Germany, France, England, Morocco, and Tahiti between 1924 and 1955, although he did not hold a degree in archaeological studies.

Acquisition information:
Deposited to the Library from Ruth D. Simpson or M. R. (Mark Raymond) Harrington, circa 1964
Processing information:

Initial processing by Braun Library staff. Finding aid completed completed by Holly Rose Larson, NHPRC Processing Archivist, 2012 August 20, made possible through grant funding from the National Historical Publications and Records Commissions (NHPRC).

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Holly Rose Larson
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2023-06-05 18:04:13 +0000 .

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Restrictions:

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Preferred citation:

J. J. Markey and San Luis Rey Historical Society Papers and Photographs, 1952-1959, Braun Research Library Collection, Autry Museum of the American West, Los Angeles; MS.1319; [folder number] [folder title][date].

Location of this collection:
4700 Western Heritage Way
Los Angeles, CA 90027, US
Contact:
(747) 201-8448
rroom@theautry.org
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