Collection context
Summary
Background
- Scope and content:
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Collection consists of mostly typed articles compiled by WPA staff from various historical sources (newspapers, books, documents, etc.) pertaining to the history of the Monterey Peninsula. Subjects include: biography, climate, geology, flora, historic buildings, libraries, hotels, museums, lighthouses, education, festivals, county and municipal and military governments, cities, businesses and industries, fisheries, transportation, agriculture, water, public services. Organized in files and arranged numerically, cross referenced to subjects.
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
- New Deal, 1933-1939
Biography
Climate
Libraries
Hotels
Flora
Museums
Lighthouses
Education
Festivals
Industries
Fisheries
Agriculture
Transportation
Governments
Water
Public Services
Historical Survey of the Monterey Peninsula
Articles
Books
Documents
Newspapers - Names:
- Works Progress Administration
- Places:
- Monterey Peninsula, California
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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By appointment only; contact Local History Librarian or designated staff.
- Terms of access:
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Reproduction by Local History Librarian or designated staff; may be restricted due to condition of material.
- Preferred citation:
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Historical Survey of the Monterey Peninsula. Monterey Public Library, California History Room Archives
- Location of this collection:
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625 Pacific StreetMonterey, CA 93940, US
- Contact:
- (831) 646-2091