The first series of scrapbooks was created by mayor (and future governor) Washington Bartlett, containing articles pertaining to political and civic issues in San Francisco and California from 1855 to 1886, as well as some notes and memoranda chronicling his duties as mayor. Other scrapbooks were assembled by Mary Sheldon Barnes in the 1890s and include articles and other ephemera related to the American West, including material on Native Americans, Oregon territory, Alaska, Pacific and Asiatic relations, and the San Francisco Peninsula. A scrapbook on the 1906 San Francisco earthquake was added to the collection later.

7 Linear Feet (18 volumes in 12 boxes)

These materials are believed to be in the public domain. There are no restrictions on use of public domain materials.

Open for research. Note that material must be requested at least 36 hours in advance of intended use.