Collection processed by Leigh Johnsen
2016 San Joaquin County Historical Society
11793 North Micke Grove Road
Lodi, CA 95241
Phone: (209) 331-2055
Fax: (209) 331-2057
URL: http://www.sanjoaquinhistory.org/

Stockton, California, Chamber of Commerce Scrapbooks, 1921-1965

Collection number: Ms48

San Joaquin County Historical Society
Processed by:
Leigh Johnsen
Date Completed:
2016
Encoded by:
Leigh Johnsen
2016
San Joaquin County Historical Society. All rights reserved.

Descriptive Summary

Title: Stockton Chamber of Commerce Scrapbooks
Date: 1921-1965
Collection Number: Ms48
Location: Erickson Vault
Extent: 0.5 linear feet
Contributing Institution: San Joaquin County Historical Society and Museum
11793 North Micke Grove Road
Lodi, CA 95240
Language of Material: Records written in English
Abstract: The Stockton Chamber of Commerce Scrapbooks comprise three volumes that contain newspaper clippings, brochures, maps, reports, convention programs, ballots, membership lists, and letterhead related to the Stockton Chamber of Commerce from its reorganization in 1921 to 1965.

Access Information

Collection is open for research by appointment.

Conditions of Use

The library can only claim physical ownership of the collection. Users are responsible for satisfying any claimants of literary property.
Preferred citation: [Item name], Stockton Chamber of Commerce Scrapbooks, Ms48, San Joaquin County Historical Society and Museum, Lodi, California.

Historical Background

Evidence in local newspapers suggests that the Stockton Chamber of Commerce first formed in 1895, though it apparently did not last long in that form. The origins of the current, more permanent incarnation can be traced to 1901. Two decades later, it was reorganized. The Chamber's original goals were to stimulate the growth of Stockton and San Joaquin County and to market agricultural and manufactured goods. Projects it has promoted over the years included construction of a deep water port, passage of bonds for Stockton's high school, movement of the College of the Pacific to Stockton, building of the Crosstown Freeway and Interestate 5 between Stockton and Sacramento, and the production of movies in San Joaquin County.

Scope and Content

The scrapbooks cover the years 1921, 1932-1950, and 1960-1965. They contain newspaper clippings, brochures, maps, reports, convention programs, ballots, and member lists.

Access Points

Subjects

Stockton (Calif.)--Commerce.
Stockton (Calif.)--History.