Sutter/Link Family Papers, 1849-1992, bulk (bulk 1849-1964)

Collection context

Summary

Creators:
Sutter family
Abstract:
Letters, financial records, papers, and clippings relating to John Augustus Sutter and his descendants, primarily those of his daughter Anna Elisa Sutter who married Francis Xavier Link, and his grand-daughter (daughter of John A Sutter, Jr.), Anna Elisa Sutter Hull, who married her first cousin, Victor Alphonse Link. Some papers concern the so-called Sutter Case, longterm family efforts to recover property in Sacramento once owned by John A. Sutter and John A. Sutter, Jr.
Extent:
Number of containers: 4 boxes, 1 v., and 1 oversize folder Linear feet: 2.0
Language:
Collection materials are in English and German

Background

Acquisition information:
The Sutter/Link family papers were a gift of Aida Verdi Link, via her daughter, Aida Link Brenneis, in 1987. A scrapbook was added by Brenneis in 2000.
Physical location:
For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog.

Access and use

Location of this collection:
University of California, Berkeley, The Bancroft Library
Berkeley, CA 94720-6000, US
Contact:
510-642-6481