Folder with correspondence about development at Benton Field, 1932-1935

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Alameda Museum & Meyers House and Gardens

Name/Title

Folder with correspondence about development at Benton Field, 1932-1935

Entry/Object ID

2012.7.14

Scope and Content

Accession No. 12.7.14 A, B Subject Category: City of Alameda Date or Period: 1932-1935 Object: File Folders Description: Acid-free, legal size manila file folders with documents. Size each: L 14 3/4” X W 9”. History of Object: Folders reflecting attempts to encourage development of Benton Field after the approval of transfer to the U.S. Army in 1930. A. Folder, with the 1932 deed of the Benton Field property, 1935 resolution to correct the deed (Council: Broyles, Eschen, Morris, Munro, president Roebke; City Clerk, S. G. Blood), and correspondence which shows attempts by City Manager Fritz to get funding for the project, including from the Works Progress Administration, U.S. Senate and House representatives, and the Navy; B. Folder, with 1932 correspondence of City Manager Ralph M. Bryant, including laying of drainage pipes, and copies of 1932-1934 efforts by Mayor William F. Murray, to ensure government funds. Acquired from: City of Alameda Cataloged: February 18, 2012