Shades of Monterey Photograph Collection

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Monterey Public Library

625 Pacific Street

Monterey, California 93940

(831) 646-3741

https://www.monterey.org/services/library/history_room/index.php

2023

Descriptive Summary

Title: Shades of Monterey Photograph Collection

Dates: 1884-1998

Collection Number: PHO 915

Creator/Collector:

Extent: 6 boxes (1299 photographic prints), 3.5 cu. ft.: b & w, some col.; 21 x 26 cm.

Repository: Monterey Public Library

Monterey, California 93940

Abstract: Images of Monterey area family and community activities and events, including festivals, holidays, leisure and work activities. Originals included cabinet cards, snapshots, albumen and other prints.

Language of Material: English

Access

Access by appointment only; contact Local History Librarian or designated staff.

Publication Rights

Reproduction by Local History Librarian or other designated staff; may be restricted due to condition of the materials.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item]. Shades of Monterey Photograph Collection. Collection Number: PHO 915. Monterey Public Library

Acquisition Information

Gift.

Biography/Administrative History

Collection consists of copy photographs donated by participants in the Shades of Monterey photo days. Volunteers, following a training workshop, interviewed donors, about their photographs in three photo days held in 1998, 2000 and 2006.

Scope and Content of Collection

Organized into series: I. 1998 negatives (binder), II. 2000 negatives (binder), III. 2006 digital prints (binder), IV. 1998-2000 8x10 prints (document cases).