California maps and guidebooks (Collection of), 1889-2009, undated, bulk 1940-1980

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Summary

Title:
Collection of California maps and guidebooks
Dates:
1889-2009, undated, bulk 1940-1980
Creators:
Pfau Library Special Collections
Abstract:
This collection contains city maps, road maps, and guidebooks pertaining to the major metropolitan areas of northern and southern California including cities such as Palm Springs, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego. Coverage extends to parts of central California as well as the California public lands and national forests. These materials were primarily produced in the mid-late twentieth century by the cities and counties of California to promote travel and tourism within the state.
Extent:
11.0 Linear Feet (21 boxes)
Language:
The collection is in English.
Preferred citation:

Collection of California maps and guidebooks (SC 012). John M. Pfau Library. Special Collections & University Archives. California State University, San Bernardino.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains city maps, road maps, and guidebooks pertaining to California. The major metropolitan areas of northern and southern California including cities such as Palm Springs, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego are well represented in these materials. Coverage extends to parts of central California as well as the California public lands and national forests. These materials were primarily produced in the mid-late twentieth century by the cities and counties of California to promote travel and tourism within the state.

Acquisition information:
This collection was created by Special Collections University Archives in 2023.
Processing information:

This collection was processed by Eric Milenkiewicz, University Archivist, with assistance from Olivia Willhide-James, Student Assistant (2023).

Arrangement:

This collection is arranged into the following two series and ten sub-series:

  • Series 1: Maps, 1934-2009, undated.
  • Sub-Series 1.1: Cities and Counties (A-F), 1934-2009, undated.
  • Sub-Series 1.2: Cities and Counties (G-L), 1926-2008, undated.
  • Sub-Series 1.3: Cities and Counties (M-R), 1961-2008, undated.
  • Sub-Series 1.4: Cities and Counties (S-Z), 1928-2003, undated.
  • Sub-Series 1.5: California (General), 1936-2008, undated.
  • Series 2: Guidebooks, 1889-1983, undated.
  • Sub-Series 2.1: Cities and Counties (A-F), 1926-1979, undated.
  • Sub-Series 2.2: Cities and Counties (G-L), 1889-1974, undated.
  • Sub-Series 2.3: Cities and Counties (M-R), 1904-1974, undated.
  • Sub-Series 2.4: Cities and Counties (S-Z), 1892-1983, undated.
  • Sub-Series 2.5: California (General), 1913-1978, undated.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid created by Eric Milenkiewicz, University Archivist
Date Prepared:
©2024
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2024-04-22 18:47:54 +0000 .

Access and use

Restrictions:

This collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

Copyright Unknown: Some materials in this collection may be protected by the U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.). In addition, the reproduction, and/or commercial use, of some materials may be restricted by gift or purchase agreements, donor restrictions, privacy and publicity rights, licensing agreement(s), and/or trademark rights. Distribution or reproduction of materials protected by copyright beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. To the extent other restrictions apply, permission for distribution or reproduction from the applicable rights holder is also required. Responsibility for obtaining permissions, and for any use rests exclusively with the user.

Preferred citation:

Collection of California maps and guidebooks (SC 012). John M. Pfau Library. Special Collections & University Archives. California State University, San Bernardino.

Location of this collection:
Special Collections & University Archives
5500 University Parkway
San Bernardino, CA 92407, US
Contact:
(909) 537-5112
archives@csusb.edu
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