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Henri Pénélon Tax Records
GC 1334
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Description
Tax records with several attributed to Pénélon along with Adrien Davoust. 1859-1868, undated.
Background
Pénélon (1827 - 1885) was a Frenchman who arrived in Los Angeles in 1853 and thrived as a Daguerre photographer. He was also
a self-taught portraiture artist who was commissioned by many prominent Californios.
Extent
(Boxes: ½ letter)
Restrictions
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