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Collection on Santa Clara County's Agricultural Past
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Description
These items were selected from the collections of the California Room to give an overview of life in Santa Clara County before it became known as Silicon Valley. The materials cover the years 1847-1952, with most dating to the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Materials include photographs, postcards, letters, maps, pamphlets and other ephemerae. The emphasis is on the portrayal of rural and small town life in Santa Clara County including farms, orchards, canneries, streets, transportation, education, recreation and everyday activities. Materials were chosen from the files of the California Room and the Arbuckle Research Collection.
Extent
200 items 200 online items
Restrictions
Copyright restrictions may apply. For permission to publish or reproduce, please contact the lead librarian of the California Room.
Availability
Collection is open for research.