Inventory to the San Francisco Earthquake of 1906 collection
S.1159
San Francisco Earthquake of 1906 collection
Finding aid prepared by Stephanie Daddino, archives volunteer
California Academy of Sciences Archives
55 Music Concourse Drive
Golden Gate Park
San Francisco, CA, 94118
415-379-5484
library@calacademy.org
January 14, 2011
Descriptive Summary
Title: San Francisco Earthquake of 1906 collection
Collection number: S.1159
Repository:
California Academy of Sciences Archives
55 Music Concourse Drive
Golden Gate Park
San Francisco, CA 94118
Languages: Materials are in English.
Physical Description:
2.0 Cubic feet
2 archives boxes, 1 clamshell box, plus 2 oversize boxes, 1 oversize folder
Date (inclusive): 1906-1991
Language of materials: Materials are in English.
Abstract: This collection was gathered over many years by Academy Library staff. It is comprised of photographs, correspondence, ephemera,
and reports and surveys about the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and fire.
Creator:
California Academy of Sciences.
Related materials
San Francisco earthquake photos. California Academy of Sciences Archives.
Carrie Higgins O'Neale scrapbook about 1906 San Francisco earthquake and fire. California Academy of Sciences Archives.
Conditions governing access
Access is unrestricted. The newspapers were highly acidic so the front page was photocopied and the originals were disposed
of.
Scope and content
This collection was gathered over many years by Academy Library staff. It is comprised of photographs, correspondence, ephemera,
and reports and surveys about the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and fire.
Preferred citation
San Francisco Earthquake of 1906 collection, Special Collections, California Academy of Sciences Library, San Francisco, CA
Reproduction
All requests subject to limitations noted in departmental policies on reproduction.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Photographs
San Francisco (Calif.)--History.
Earthquakes--California
San Francisco Earthquake and Fire, Calif., 1906.
Mixed materials 1, Folder 2
Chamber of Commerce Reports
1906 November 13
Mixed materials 1, Folder 3-4
State Earthquake Investigation Commission Reports
1906-1908
Mixed materials 1, Folder 5
Public Work of San Francisco Reports
1906-1909
Mixed materials 1, Folder 6
News Notes of California Libraries
1906
Mixed materials 1, Folder 6
Report of the Sub-Committee on Statistics to the Chairman and Committee on Reconstruction
1907 April 24
Mixed materials 1, Folder 7
Engineering and Geological Reports
1907 and 1951
Mixed materials 2, Folder 1
The Water Supply of San Francisco, California Reports
1906
Mixed materials 1, Folder 1-2
Newspaper clippings
1906-1991, bulk 1906
Mixed materials 3, Folder 1, Mixed materials 2
Publications
1906-1986, bulk 1906
Scope and content
Includes various publications including Collier's, Leslie's Weekly Sunset, and Scientific Press.
Mixed materials 2
Musical scores
1906 and 1910
Mixed materials 3, Folder 2
Photocopies of photographs
circa 1906
Mixed materials 3, Folder 3
Picture collections
circa 1906
Mixed materials 3, Folder 4
Mixed materials 3
Aerial panormaic views of San Francisco Earthquake. SF Examiner supplements.
1906
Personal correspondence and accounts
Mixed materials 1, Folder 1
Mixed materials 1, Folder 8
Mixed materials 1, Folder 9
Personal Accounts
1906-1974
Graphic materials 2, Graphic materials 1, Folder 3
Photographs
circa 1906
Scope and content
Includes negatives, 35 mm slides, prints and stereographs of the aftermath of the San Francisco 1906 earthquake and fire.
There is an average of 250 images. Six glass slides have been separated from the collection and housed in the Misc. Separated
Items Glass Slides 5"x7" Collection, Box #3.
