Los Angeles County Free Library, 19th century

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Summary

Title:
Los Angeles County Free Library
Dates:
19th century
Creators:
Los Angeles County Public Library
Abstract:
Extent:
.4 linear feet (Boxes: 2 ov)
Language:
Preferred citation:

Los Angeles County Free Library. Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

Background

Scope and content:

Enlarged photographs of California Missions, Catalina Island, Mount Lowe Railway, Southern California general, and sheep. Many examples of bromide enlargements by C.C. Pierce. 19th century, undated

Biographical / historical:

The County Free Library Act of 1912 established and authorized the Los Angeles County Free Library, later to become the County of Los Angeles Public Library system.

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid created by Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County staff.
Date Prepared:
19th century
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:55 p.m.

Access and use

Restrictions:

Research is by appointment only

Terms of access:

Permission to publish, quote or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder

Preferred citation:

Los Angeles County Free Library. Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

Location of this collection:
900 Exposition Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90007-4057, US
Contact:
(213) 763-3359
seavercenter@nhm.org
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