San Luis Obispo County Regional Photograph Collection
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Robert E. Kennedy Library
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California Polytechnic State University
San Luis Obispo, CA 93407
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San Luis Obispo County Regional Photograph Collection
Special Collections Department
Robert E. Kennedy Library
1 Grand Avenue
California Polytechnic State University
San Luis Obispo, CA 93407
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- Special Collections Department
- Robert E. Kennedy Library
- 1 Grand Avenue
- California Polytechnic State University
- San Luis Obispo, CA 93407
- Phone: 805/756-2305
- Fax: 805/756-5770
- Email: archives@calpoly.edu
- URL: http://www.lib.calpoly.edu/specialcollections/
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- Laura Sorvetti
- Processed by:
- Catherine Trujillo
- Date Completed:
- 2010
- Encoded by:
- Byte Managers, 2010, and Marisa Ramirez, 2010
© 2010 Trustees of the California State University. All rights reserved.
Descriptive Summary
Title: San Luis Obispo County Regional Photograph Collection,
Date (inclusive): 1850-1980
Date (bulk): (bulk 1890-1930)
Collection number: MS 168
Creator:
Various
Extent:
12 boxes
Language:
English
Repository:
Special Collections, Robert E. Kennedy Library
California Polytechnic State University
San Luis Obispo, California 93407
Abstract: The San Luis Obispo County Regional Photographs Collection contains photographs, artwork, and postcards of San Luis Obispo
city and county. The collection, comprised of both amateur and professional work, captures daily life and popular scenes and
locations in the county. The bulk of the collection focuses on early twentieth-century San Luis Obispo. The collection encompasses
several donations and purchases.
Abstract: The San Luis Obispo County Regional Photographs Collection contains photographs, artwork, and postcards of San Luis Obispo
city and county. The collection, comprised of both amateur and professional work, captures daily life and popular scenes and
locations in the county. The bulk of the collection focuses on early twentieth-century San Luis Obispo. The collection encompasses
several donations and purchases.
Provenance
In part purchase and donations between 1980 and 2007.
Restrictions on Access
Collection is open to researchers by appointment only. For more information on access policies and to obtain a copy of the
Researcher Registration form, please visit the Special Collections Access page.
Restrictions on Use and Reproduction
In order to reproduce, publish, broadcast, exhibit, and/or quote from this material, researchers must submit a written request
and obtain formal permission from Special Collections, Cal Poly, as the owner of the physical collection.
Photocopying of material is permitted at staff discretion and provided on a fee basis. Photocopies are not to be used for
any purpose other than for private study, scholarship, or research. Special Collections staff reserves the right to limit
photocopying and deny access or reproduction in cases when, in the opinion of staff, the original materials would be harmed.
Preferred Citation
San Luis Obispo County Regional Photographs Collection, Special Collections, California Polytechnic State University, San
Luis Obispo.
Abbreviations Used:
c.:circa
Calif.:California
Biographical Note
The collection consists of photographs, negatives, artwork, prints, and postcards in various formats circa 1850 to 1980. Compiled
from the gifts of several donors and purchases, the collection covers a wide breadth of subject matter. The images provide
comprehensive information about many activities and events important to San Luis Obispo County and neighboring regional areas
in the late 19th and early 20th century.
San Luis Obispo, founded in 1772 by Father Junipero Serra as Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, is one of California's oldest
communities. From the late 1700s through the mid-eighteenth century, Spanish and Mexican ranchos extended across the county.
By 1850, the year California was admitted to the Union as a state, United States migrants were settling in San Luis Obispo.
Beginning in 1861 and continuing into the 1870s, stage lines transported passengers between San Luis Obispo and Los Angeles
or San Francisco. The city served as the regional market center for an isolated, agricultural area. With the arrival of the
Southern Pacific Railroad in the late 1890s the town and the local environs expanded into a burgeoning county.
In the early nineteenth century San Luis Obispo served as a center of trade and travel in central California with the arrival
of the railroad, the development of the Union Oil of California's (Unocal) oil fields, and the tremendous agricultural and
dairy industries. California Polytechnic School, established in 1901 and offering secondary (high school) courses of study,
would eventually shape and help to define the city of San Luis Obispo. Another significant influence on the central coast
was William Randolph Hearst and his San Simeon Ranch, commonly referred to as Hearst Castle. The development of these two
conspicuous landmarks, in addition to the historic Mission San Luis Obispo, served to stimulate the regional economy and society.
Due to the nature of the collection, most of the photographers are unidentified and photographs unmarked. The collection combines
many smaller collections of photographs and artwork, which when combined provide a rich and detailed illustration of the development
of San Luis Obispo and the county. These photographers captured on film and paper the construction and expansion of San Luis
Obispo, Hearst Ranch, and San Luis Obispo County. Through their photographs they captured views of popular industries, businesses,
organizations, and events.
Scope and Content Note
Spanning over one hundred years of San Luis Obispo County history, the San Luis Obispo Regional Photographs collection contains
photographs, negatives, artwork, prints, and postcards of San Luis Obispo County. The collection documents the transition
of San Luis Obispo and nearby towns from their early origins to the present, with emphasis on the significant development
of the county in the first half of the twentieth century.
The collection's scope ranges from the development of downtown San Luis Obispo to the towns and cities that comprise San Luis
Obispo County: Paso Robles, Atascadero, Templeton, and San Miguel to the North and Cambria, Morro Bay, Cayucos, Avila, and
Pismo along the coast. Although the collection dates span from 1850 to 1980, some of the earlier photographs are reproductions
of originals, which is noted when known. The collection is focused on San Luis Obispo County but the last subseries includes
photographs of California and Arizona places, which were included in an extensive collection of snapshots taken in the early
1920s.
The San Luis Obispo County Regional Photographs Collection is divided into 6 series:
Series 1. San Luis Obispo, City, circa 1870-1980, including street and building views, views of downtown, and of businesses
and people;
Series 2. San Luis Obispo County, circa 1880-1970, including the cities of Paso Robles, Atascadero, Templeton, Morro Bay,
and outlying ranches;
Series 3. Hearst Ranch, San Simeon, 1920s, 1970s, including photographs of construction of the Ranch and of outdoor art;
Series 4. Art, 1850-1930s, including prints and amateur artwork;
Series 5. Postcards, 1900-1950, including local tourist attractions;
Series 6: West Coast Regional Photographs, including photographs from northern and southern California tourist locations,
especially the California Missions.
The collection is housed in seven boxes. The most significant portions of the collection—photographs of early San Luis Obispo—are
located in Series 1. The artwork includes lithographs, watercolors, a pencil sketch, and page-long excerpts from books. When
known the contemporary address of a business or residence is noted, as are photographers. Most dates were gathered from contemporary
resources and records.
The collection includes several donations and purchases. In order to simplify access to the collection for researchers, materials
in specific formats and topics were reorganized and refoldered to more accurately reflect their contents.
The National Endowment for the Humanities has generously funded the arrangement and description of this collection, along
with matching funds from California Polytechnic State University.
Indexing Terms
The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the library's online public access catalog.
Subjects
Cambria (California)
Cayucos (California)
Hearst Castle (California)--1920-1930
Hearst, William Randolph, 1863-1951--Art collections--California--San Simeon
Morro Bay (California)
Paso Robles (California)
Photographs
San Luis Obispo (California)
San Luis Obispo (California)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Pictorial works.
San Luis Obispo (California)--History
San Luis Obispo County (California)
San Simeon (California)
San Simeon (California)--Buildings, structures, etc.
San Simeon Ranch (California)
Genres and Forms of Material
Artifacts
Lithographs
Photographs
Postcards
Prints
Sketches
Watercolors
Related Materials
Related Collections:
Hearst Ranch and Cayucos Photograph Collection, MS 158
Julia Morgan Papers, MS 010
Laumann Yosemite Collection, circa 1908, 1923, MS 153
Sinsheimer Collection, 1868-1997, MS 036
1. San Luis Obispo, City,
circa 1870-1980
Scope and Content Note
Contains six subseries: A. Commercial, B. Streets and General Views, C. Municipal and Religious, D. Transportation, E. Portraits,
F. Events
A. Commercial
Scope and Content Note
Contains photographs, arranged alphabetically by business name, from circa 1870s to 1975. Contemporary addresses are noted.
16 folders.
Box 1, Folder 1
Anderson Hotel, 955 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo,
undated
Box 1, Folder 2
Anderson, J.L., men's clothes, business, San Luis Obispo,
undated
Box 1, Folder 3
J. P. Andrews Banking Company, 998 Monterey Street, mounted with Wilson, J. N., residence, San Luis Obispo,
circa 1890s
Box 1, Folder 4
The Arcade, San Luis Obispo,
undated
Box 1, Folder 5
Channel Commercial Company, wholesale grocers, 1880 Santa Barbara Street, San Luis Obispo,
undated
Box 1, Folder 6
Commercial Bank, 799 Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo,
circa 1895
Box 1, Folder 7
Eagle Hotel, Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo (reproduction),
circa 1870-1890s
Box 1, Folder 8
Golden Bar Margarine Packing, San Luis Obispo,
1921
Box 1, Folder 9
Jerram's, jewelry store, San Luis Obispo,
circa 1967
Box 1, Folder 10
Obispo Theatre and Cheap Thrills after fire, corner of Osos and Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo,
1975
Box 1, Folder 11
Ramona Hotel, San Luis Obispo,
1905 and undated
Box 1, Folder 12
San Luis Obispo County Abstract Company and Title Bureau, San Luis Obispo,
undated
Box 1, Folder 13
San Luis Obispo Morning Tribune, carrier's cards, San Luis Obispo,
1890
Box 1, Folder 14
San Luis Obispo Tribune,
1890s
1916, undated
Box 1, Folder 15
Sauer's Wholesale Grocery truck, San Luis Obispo,
undated
Box 1, Folder 16
Unidentified bank, San Luis Obispo,
1902
B. Streets and General Views
Scope and Content Note
Contains photographs of San Luis Obispo streets, residences, downtown views, and city views arranged alphabetically by subject,
from 1886-circa 1980s. Contemporary addresses are noted. 24 folders.
Box 1, Folder 17
Andrews Adobe, 1451 Andrews Street, San Luis Obispo,
undated
Box 1, Folder 18
Andrews Hotel, 998 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo,
1886
Box 1, Folder 19
Anholm Tract, Cerro San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo,
early 1920s
Box 1, Folder 20
Bishop's Peak, San Luis Obispo,
early 1920s
Box 1, Folder 21
Boarding house, San Luis Obispo,
undated
Box 1, Folder 22
Downtown, San Luis Obispo,
early 1920s
Box 1, Folder 23
Downtown, contact prints, San Luis Obispo,
circa 1980s
Box 1, Folder 24
El Camino Real, entrance sign to downtown, reproduction, San Luis Obispo,
1934
Box 1, Folder 25
"Fire on April 1886—Looking Down Court Street," San Luis Obispo,
1886
Box 1, Folder 26
Froom Ranch Mine, San Luis Obispo,
early 1920s
Box 1, Folder 27
Garcia Adobe, Osos and Higuera Streets, San Luis Obispo,
undated
Box 1, Folder 28
"The [Great White] Fleet in San Luis Bay," photographer Frank Aston, reproductions, San Luis Obispo,
1908
Box 1, Folder 29
Hays-Latimer Adobe, 642 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo,
circa 1900-1920
Box 1, Folder 30
Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo,
circa 1950s
Box 1, Folder 31
"Monterey St—looking west from Osos St," photographer Frank Aston,
1915
Box 1, Folder 32
"Osos St—looking north from Monterey St" [County Courthouse and Andrews Hotel], photographer Frank Aston,
1915
Box 1, Folder 33
Residential views, San Luis Obispo,
1900s
early 1920s
Box 1, Folder 34
Road maintenance, San Luis Obispo,
circa 1900-1920s
Box 1, Folder 35
San Luis Obispo, panoramic view from Terrace Hill,
1907
Box 1, Folder 36
San Luis Obispo, views from Terrace Hill,
circa 1900-1940s
Box 1, Folder 37
San Luis Obispo, view from northeast, Metzler photograph,
1928
Box 1, Folder 38
South Street, San Luis Obispo,
circa 1930s
Box 1, Folder 39
Unidentified buildings, San Luis Obispo,
circa 1880s-1960s
Box 1, Folder 40
Unidentified views, San Luis Obispo,
1920s
and 1936
C. Municipal and Religious
Scope and Content Note
Contains photographs of San Luis Obispo municipal and religious buildings, arranged alphabetically by subject, from 1907-1970.
12 folders.
Box 2, Folder 1
Academy of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, convent and school, Broad and Palm Streets, San Luis Obispo,
undated
Box 2, Folder 2
California Polytechnic School, San Luis Obispo,
early 1920s
Box 2, Folder 3
Carnegie Library, 696 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo,
1941
Box 2, Folder 4
Court School, Santa Rosa and Mill, San Luis Obispo,
circa 1917, undated
Box 2, Folder 5
Exposition Park Race Track, San Luis Obispo,
circa 1920-23
Box 2, Folder 6
French Hospital, 1160 Marsh Street, San Luis Obispo,
undated
Box 2, Folder 7
Hall of Records, next to County Court House, Osos and Palm Streets, San Luis Obispo,
undated
Box 2, Folder 8
Mission Central High School [Mission College Preparatory High School], 682 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo,
1941
Box 2, Folder 9
Mission Plaza construction, San Luis Obispo,
1970
Box 2, Folder 10
San Luis Obispo County Court House, San Luis Obispo,
undated, 1907
Box 2, Folder 11
San Luis Obispo Police outside Mission San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo,
mid 1930
Box 2, Folder 12
San Luis Obispo Senior High School,
undated
D. Transportation
Scope and Content Note
Contains photographs of railroads and means of transportation around San Luis Obispo County, arranged alphabetically by subject,
from 1900-1940. 2 folders.
Box 2, Folder 13
Railroad, San Luis Obispo,
early 1920s
Box 2, Folder 14
Southern Pacific Railroad, Stenner Creek Bridge, San Luis Obispo,
1900-1940
E. Portraits
Scope and Content Note
Contains photographs of individuals and groups, arranged alphabetically by name, from circa 1880s - circa 1950s. 21 folders.
Box 3, Folder 1
Brown, Ruthie, Marnie Pine, and Leah Madero, San Luis Obispo,
undated
Box 3, Folder 2
Cal Poly students on truck,
circa1900-1920
Box 3, Folder 3
Cass, Henry, Cayucos,
undated
Box 3, Folder 3
Cass, Margie, Cayucos,
undated
Box 3, Folder 4
Dallidet, Louis Pasqual, San Francisco,
circa 1880s
Box 3, Folder 4
Dallidet, Louis Pasqual, San Luis Obispo,
undated
Box 3, Folder 4
Dallidet, Paul, San Luis Obispo,
1920
Box 3, Folder 5
Davis, Charles Frederick and Frederick Earl Davis, San Luis Obispo,
undated
Box 3, Folder 5
Davis, Charles F., proprietor of San Luis Post Card Store, 889 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo,
circa 1910s
Box 3, Folder 6
Duubon, Miss Belle [sp?], and A. T. Dunlop,
1889
Box 3, Folder 7
Group at Reservoir Canyon?,
undated
Box 3, Folder 8
Group photograph, identified on matting, outdoor setting,
undated
Box 3, Folder 9
Group photograph, Krider-Mallogh-Dana double wedding, Santa Maria,
1890
Box 3, Folder 10
Group photograph, San Luis Obispo notables, including Young Louis, C.L. Smith, L. DeFosset [sp.] etc., photographer Frank
Aston,
circa 1940s
Box 3, Folder 11
Hathaway, Dr. Amos R., San Luis Obispo,
undated
Box 3, Folder 12
Hollister Family and friends, reproduction, Hollister home at El Chorro Ranch,
circa 1888
Box 3, Folder 13
Horse show, Sleep-off-the-Hi-way auto court, South Higuera and South Street, San Luis Obispo,
circa 1950s
Box 3, Folder 14
Leffingwell, William, San Luis Obispo,
undated
Box 3, Folder 15
Luedke, Minnie Orcutt, San Luis Obispo,
1902
Box 3, Folder 16
San Luis Obispo Police Officers, reproduction,
circa 1898
Box 3, Folder 17
School portrait,
circa 1894-1895
Box 3, Folder 17
San Luis Obispo High seniors, class of 1911, photographer Frank Aston, San Luis Obispo,
1911
Box 3, Folder 18
Shriners, San Luis Obispo,
undated
Box 3, Folder 19
Tennis Club, San Luis Obispo,
circa 1898
Box 3, Folder 19
San Luis Obispo Football League, San Luis Obispo,
circa 1903-4
Box 3, Folder 19
"Shakespeare Club," San Luis Obispo,
1897
Box 3, Folder 20
Van Wormer & Rodrigues, Inc, San Francisco, Cal Poly advertisement,
1941
F. Events
Scope and Content Note
Contains photographs of parades and functions in downtown San Luis Obispo, arranged alphabetically by subject, from circa
1880s - circa 1950s. 5 folders.
Box 3, Folder 22
Cal Poly float, downtown San Luis Obispo,
circa 1950s
Box 3, Folder 23
Events, downtown San Luis Obispo, reproductions and originals,
circa 1880s-1920s
Box 3, Folder 24
Parade, San Luis Obispo,
early 1920s
Box 3, Folder 25
Snowstorm, San Luis Obispo,
1922
Box 3, Folder 26
World War I Parade, San Luis Obispo,
undated
2. San Luis Obispo County,
circa 1880-1970
Scope and Content Note
Contains four subseries: A. South County, B. North County, C. Coastal, D. Oversized Photographs
A. South County
Scope and Content Note
Contains photographs of South County locales, arranged alphabetically by location, from circa 1900-1950s. 6 folders.
Box 4, Folder 1
Avila Beach,
circa 1900-1950s
Box 4, Folder 2
Blacks Confectionary, Arroyo Grande,
circa 1907
Box 4, Folder 3
Painted Rock, San Luis Obispo County,
1920s
Box 4, Folder 4
Pismo Beach,
1931, undated
Box 4, Folder 5
Port Harford and Marre Hotel,
undated
Box 4, Folder 6
Price Canyon adobe, Pismo Beach,
undated
B. North County
Scope and Content Note
Contains photographs of North County locales, arranged alphabetically by location, from circa 1896-1940s. 9 folders.
Box 4, Folder 7
Atascadero,
circa 1920s and undated
Box 4, Folder 8
Eagle Ranch, Templeton,
circa 1923 and undated
Box 4, Folder 9
La Panza Post Office, La Panza,
undated
Box 4, Folder 10
Paso Robles,
circa 1930s and undated
Box 4, Folder 11
Rancho San Ignacio, Paso Robles,
early 1920s
Box 4, Folder 12
Rios-Caledonia Adobe, San Miguel,
circa 1896
Box 4, Folder 13
Salinas Dam, Santa Margarita Lake,
circa 1940s
Box 4, Folder 14
San Miguel Flour Mill, San Miguel,
circa 1898
Box 4, Folder 15
Templeton Church, Templeton,
undated
C. Coastal San Luis Obispo County
Scope and Content Note
Contains photographs of coastal San Luis Obispo county and Highway 1, arranged alphabetically by location, from circa 1900
- circa 1980s. 12 folders.
Box 5, Folder 1
Cambria, reproductions,
circa 1900
Box 5, Folder 2
Cayucos,
circa late 1950s-60s
Box 5, Folder 3
Highway 1 under construction, Big Sur,
undated
Box 5, Folder 4
Hollister Adobe, Cuesta College, San Luis Obispo,
circa 1970s
Box 5, Folder 6
Piedras Blancas Light Station,
1920s
Box 5, Folder 7
San Luis Obispo coast, Robert E. Kennedy, photographer,
undated
Box 5, Folder 8
San Luis Obispo coast, unidentified,
undated
Box 5, Folder 9
San Luis Obispo Creek Bridge, San Luis Obispo,
1949-50
Box 5, Folder 10
San Simeon,
1920s, undated
Box 5, Folder 11
Stator transported on Highway 1, San Luis Obispo,
1954
Box 5, Folder 12
Unidentified Ranch, San Luis Obispo County,
undated
D. Oversized Photographs
Scope and Content Note
Contains large format photographs of persons and residences in San Luis Obispo city and county, arranged alphabetically by
subject, from circa 1900s-1960s. 7 folders.
Box 6, Folder 1
Ah Louis Store, 800 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo,
circa 1960s
Box 6, Folder 2
Cayucos Landing, Cayucos, mounted reproduction,
undated
Box 6, Folder 3
George O. Campbell's Ranch, near Cambria,
undated
Box 6, Folder 4
Group photograph, Independent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF), including P.H. Dallidet, San Luis Obispo,
undated
Box 6, Folder 5
Group photograph, in front of Masonic Temple, San Luis Obispo, photographer Frank Aston,
undated
Box 6, Folder 6
Group photograph, San Luis Obispo, photographer Frank Aston,
undated
Box 6, Folder 7
Hathaway residence, San Luis Obispo,
circa 1900s
3. Hearst Ranch, San Simeon,
1920s,
1934, undated
Scope and Content Note
Contains 3 subseries: A. Hearst Ranch 1920s, B. San Simeon Village, C. Hearst San Simeon State Historical Monument.
A. Hearst Ranch,
1920s
Scope and Content Note
Contains photographs of construction of Hearst Ranch, including the 1922 snowstorm, arranged alphabetically by subject, from
the 1920s. 9 folders.
Box 7, Folder 1
Hearst Ranch, San Simeon—A, B, and C Houses Exteriors,
1920s
Box 7, Folder 2
Hearst Ranch, San Simeon—Animals,
1920s
Box 7, Folder 3
Hearst Ranch, San Simeon—Art Objects, Exterior,
1920s
Box 7, Folder 4
Hearst Ranch, San Simeon—Art Objects, Galatea on a Dolphin,
1920s
Box 7, Folder 5
Hearst Ranch, San Simeon—Art Objects, Nine Muses Sarcophagus,
1920s
Box 7, Folder 6
Hearst Ranch, San Simeon—Art Objects, Three Graces,
1920s
Box 7, Folder 7
Hearst Ranch, San Simeon—Interior Views,
1920s
Box 7, Folder 8
Hearst Ranch, San Simeon—Snow,
1922
Box 7, Folder 9
Hearst Ranch, San Simeon—View from coast,
1920s
B. San Simeon Village
Scope and Content Note
Contains photographs of San Simeon Village and inhabitants, arranged alphabetically by subject, from the late 1800s and 1934.
1 folder.
Box 7, Folder 10
Estrada, Francisco?,
undated
Box 7, Folder 10
Residence, San Simeon Village,
1934
C. Hearst San Simeon State Historical Monument
Scope and Content Note
Contains photographs of tours and views of Hearst San Simeon State Historical Monument, arranged alphabetically by subject,
after 1950. 1 folder.
Box 7, Folder 11
Tour, Hearst San Simeon State Historical Monument, with Bob Doyle,
undated
4. Art and Artifacts,
1850s-1930s
Scope and Content Note
Contains one subseries: A. Art
A. Art
Scope and Content Note
Contains artwork, an artifact, and lithographs and prints from surveys and books, arranged alphabetically by title, 1850s-1930s.
17 folders.
Box 8, Folder 1
"Dairy Scene, San Luis Obispo County," hand-tinted print from book,
undated
Box 8, Folder 2
"El Moro Rock," page from book,
undated
Box 8, Folder 3
"Guadalupe Largo & San Luis Harbor," U.S. Pacific Rail Road Expedition and Survey, lithograph,
1850s
Box 8, Folder 4
"Mission and Plain of San Fernando." U.S. Pacific Rail Road Expedition and Survey, lithograph,
1850s
Box 8, Folder 5
"Mission of Saint Luis Obispo, California,"
Ballou's Pictorial Drawing-Room Companion, print from book,
circa 1850
Box 8, Folder 6
"Mission of San Diego," U.S. Pacific Rail Road Expedition and Survey, lithograph,
1850s
Box 8, Folder 7
Mission San Luis Obispo, by Mabel Aaron, watercolor,
undated
Box 8, Folder 8
"Morro Bay, California, from the south" and "Morro Rock, California, from the east," U.S. Geological Survey, lithograph,
1908
Box 8, Folder 9
"Panoramic View of Hotel Paso Robles and Bath House, on the Road of a Thousand Wonders," oversized postcard,
undated
Box 8, Folder 10
"Perspective view of Baywood Park," souvenir map,
circa 1930s
Box 8, Folder 11
"Ridge of San Pablo Sandstone, San Luis Obispo District, California," and "The West Quarry, San Luis Obispo Bituminous Rock
Company," U.S. Geological Survey, lithograph,
1902
Box 8, Folder 12
San Luis Obispo Bicentennial, commemorative coin,
1972
Box 8, Folder 13
San Luis Souvenir, "To Sister Sarah from Tillie," four original watercolors,
undated
Box 8, Folder 14
"Tidal lagoon formed by sand spit at mouth of San Luis Obispo Creek, California," U.S. Geological Survey, lithograph,
1908
Box 8, Folder 15
"View of Benicia from the west," U.S. Pacific Rail Road Expedition and Survey, lithograph,
1850s
Box 8, Folder 16
Views of San Luis Obispo County, prints from book,
early 1900s
Box 9, Folder 1
San Luis Obispo city scene, watercolor, framed,
circa 1880s
5. Postcards, San Luis Obispo County,
1876-1962
Scope and Content Note
Contains two subseries: A. Postcards, B. Negatives
A. Postcards
Scope and Content Note
Contains postcards of San Luis Obispo and San Luis Obispo County, arranged alphabetically by subject, from 1876-1962. 33 folders.
Box 10, Folder 1
Avila and Oilport (Shell Beach),
1909,
1920, undated
Box 10, Folder 2
Avila, Sulfur [Sulphur] Springs, Coast,
1909,
1912,
early 1900s
Box 10, Folder 3
Avila, Sulfur [Sulphur] Springs, Inland,
1910s,
1911
Box 10, Folder 4
Arroyo Grande,
1909, undated
Box 10, Folder 5
Atascadero,
early 1900s
1930
Box 10, Folder 6
Atascadero, postcard booklet,
circa 1914
Box 10, Folder 8
Camp Ringgold, Atascadero,
1908
Box 10, Folder 9
Coast, San Luis Obispo and Pismo,
1907-08, undated
Box 10, Folder 10
Coast, San Luis Obispo and Pismo, postcard booklet,
circa 1910s
Box 10, Folder 11
Correspondence postcards,
1876-7,
1902,
1905
Box 10, Folder 12
"'Dad' Freeman at Sawtelle [Veterans Home]," Los Angeles,
undated
Box 10, Folder 13
Hearst Castle State Park,
1962
Box 10, Folder 14
Missions, non-local,
undated
Box 10, Folder 15
Mission San Antonio,
undated
Box 10, Folder 16
Mission San Luis Obispo,
1905,
1907-9, undated
Box 10, Folder 18
Morro Bay postcard booklet,
circa 1960s
Box 10, Folder 19
Paso Robles,
1906-7,
1913,
1916, undated
Box 10, Folder 20
Paso Robles Hot Springs Hotel,
1907-9,
1919, undated
Box 10, Folder 21
Pismo Beach,
1907-1910,
1912,
1915, undated
Box 11, Folder 1
San Luis Obispo—general and bird's eye views,
1908,
1919, undated
Box 11, Folder 2
San Luis Obispo—commercial buildings (Hotel Andrews, Hotel Ramona, Motel Inn, Elks Hall, Elks Theatre),
1907,
1909,
1911,
1914, undated
Box 11, Folder 3
San Luis Obispo—downtown street views,
1910-1,
1914, undated
Box 11, Folder 4
San Luis Obispo—municipal buildings (County Courthouse, Carnegie Library, High School, Polytechnic School),
1909-10,
1913-4,
1918, undated
Box 11, Folder 5
San Luis Obispo—religious buildings (Baptist Church, First Presbyterian Church, Convent/Academy of the Immaculate Heart),
1911, undated
Box 11, Folder 6
San Luis Obispo County (Estrada Gardens, Horseshoe Curve, and wagon train),
1909,
1912, undated
Box 11, Folder 7
San Miguel,
1909, undated
Box 11, Folder 8
Santa Margarita,
1908,
1911, undated
Box 11, Folder 10
Southern Pacific's Coast Daylight,
1958
Box 11, Folder 11
Tank Farm, photographer Frank Aston, San Luis Obispo,
1910
B. Negatives
Scope and Content Note
Contains negatives of photographs in the collection, arranged alphabetically by subject, created by Special Collections. 24
folders.
Box 11, Folder 14
Paso Robles area, Sycamore Springs
Box 11, Folder 15
Paso Robles Hardware Store
Box 11, Folder 17
Paso Robles Hotel, desk and interior
Box 11, Folder 18
Paso Robles Hotel, dining room
Box 11, Folder 19
Paso Robles Hotel, interior
Box 11, Folder 20
Paso Robles Hotel, interior
Box 11, Folder 21
Paso Robles—Hardware building and 12 mule team
Box 11, Folder 22
Paso Robles—Mud Baths Building
Box 11, Folder 23
Paso Robles—New Club House, Bowling Alley
Box 11, Folder 24
San Luis Obispo aerial view
Box 11, Folder 25
San Luis Obispo High School
Box 11, Folder 26
San Luis Obispo street scene
Box 11, Folder 27
San Luis Obispo street scene, Eagle Hotel and French Hotel in background
Box 11, Folder 28
San Luis Obispo street scene —Sheriff, Fire Crew in 1890s, Monterey at Chorro,
1883
Box 11, Folder 29
San Luis Obispo—Andrews Hotel
Box 11, Folder 30
San Luis Obispo—Carnegie Library,
before 1908
Box 11, Folder 31
San Luis Obispo—Clapboard mission and police
Box 11, Folder 32
San Luis Obispo—Higuera Street, postcard,
1920s
Box 11, Folder 33
San Luis Obispo—Looking toward city from Cal Poly
Box 11, Folder 34
San Luis Obispo—Lower Higuera,
1934
Box 11, Folder 35
San Luis Obispo—Monterey Street,
1920s
Box 11, Folder 36
San Luis Obispo—Monterey Street,
1930s
6. West Coast Regional Photographs,
1920s
Scope and Content Note
Contains four subseries: A. Southern California, B. Central and Northern California, C. Arizona, D. California Missions
A. Southern California
Scope and Content Note
Contains photographs of Southern California attractions, arranged alphabetically by subject, from the 1920s. 3 folders.
Box 12, Folder 1
Boardwalks, unidentified,
circa 1920s
Box 12, Folder 2
Ramona's Marriage Place, Casa de Estudillo, San Diego,
circa 1920s
Box 12, Folder 3
Wrecked destroyers, Point Honda,
1923
B. Central and Northern California
Scope and Content Note
Contains photographs of Central Valley and Northern California locales, arranged alphabetically by subject, from 1900-1920.
2 folders.
C. Arizona
Scope and Content Note
Contains photographs of locales in Arizona, arranged alphabetically by place, from the 1920s. 1 folder.
Box 12, Folder 6
Adamana and Painted Desert, Arizona,
circa 1920s
D. California Missions
Scope and Content Note
Contains photographs of California missions and asistencias, arranged alphabetically by place name and including current location,
from 1920 to 1970. Includes prints of San Luis Obispo mission prior and during restoration. 18 folders.
Box 12, Folder 7
Asistencia Nuestra Señora la Reina de Los Angeles, Los Angeles,
1920
Box 12, Folder 8
Asistencia San Antonio de Pala, Pala,
1920
Box 12, Folder 9
Asistencia Santa Margarita de Cortona, Santa Margarita,
1920 and undated
Box 12, Folder 10
Mission La Purisima, Lompoc,
circa 1920s and undated
Box 12, Folder 11
Mission San Antonio de Padua, Fort Hunter Liggett,
1920
, 1927
, 1934
, 1949, undated
Box 12, Folder 12
Mission San Buenaventura, Ventura,
1920
Box 12, Folder 13
Mission San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo, Carmel,
circa 1920
Box 12, Folder 14
Mission San Diego de Alcalá, San Diego,
1920
Box 12, Folder 15
Mission San Fernando Rey,
1920
Box 12, Folder 16
Mission San Gabriel Arcángel, San Gabriel,
1920
Box 12, Folder 17
Mission San José, San Jose,
1920
Box 12, Folder 18
Mission San Juan Bautista, San Juan Bautista,
1920 and undated
Box 12, Folder 19
Mission San Juan Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano,
1920
Box 12, Folder 20
Mission San Juan de Catarina, Baja California, reproduction,
undated
Box 12, Folder 21
Mission San Luis Obispo,
1891,
1934,
1938,
1940,
1947
Box 12, Folder 22
Mission San Luis Rey de Francia, San Luis Rey,
1920
Box 12, Folder 23
Mission San Miguel Arcángel, San Miguel,
1920 and undated
Box 12, Folder 24
Mission Santa Bárbara, Santa Barbara,
1920 and undated
Box 12, Folder 25
Mission Santa Inéz, Santa Ynez,
1920
Box 12, Folder 26
"Ramona Mission Church," unidentified,
1920
Box 12, Folder 27
San Carlos Cathedral, Monterey,
1920s