Rose Rostron Collection | Santa Cruz MAH

Collection Number: FIC.2009.001.001

This collection consists primarily of materials related to Rose Rostron. It also contains materials related to the Aichberg (Eichberg) family who were Rose’s foster parents. Rose married George Henry Rostron having children Vivian and Marcella. Included in the collection are photographs, correspondence, personal journals, family documents, family bible and memorabilia. The collection reflects primarily reflects Rose Rostron’s interests, livelihoods, and education.

The Rostron Family Collection consists of a variety of materials relating to family life, interests, pursuits, and livelihoods from the end of the 19th Century to 1974. The collection also contains materials from the Aichberg (Eichberg) family as they were Rose’s foster parents. The bulk of the materials was generated from the 1880s to the 1930s, and includes photographs, correspondence, personal journals, family records, bibles, and genealogical information. Materials primarily reflect Rose Rostron’s education, organization affiliation, finances and church.

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