Description
This collection primarily comprises collected research documents on the history of people
and places in Santa Cruz County from pre-statehood California to 1951. Included are
scrapbooks, newspaper clippings, articles, writings, notes, notecards, and other research
documents created and collected by Leon Rowland and his wife Jeannette. The collection also
includes a small amount of original pre-statehood documents concerning land ownership in
California.
Background
Leon Rowland (1884-1952) was a local historian in Santa Cruz County, and editor of the
Santa Cruz Evening News and the Santa Cruz Sentinel.
Extent
12 Linear Feet
19 boxes, 2 packages
Restrictions
Copyright for the items in this collection is owned by the creators and their heirs.
Reproduction or distribution of any work protected by copyright beyond that allowed by fair
use requires permission from the copyright owner. It is the responsibility of the user to
determine whether a use is fair use, and to obtain any necessary permissions. For more
information see UCSC Special Collections and Archives policy on Reproduction and Use.
Availability
This collection is partially processed and may contain restricted materials. Please contact
Special Collections and Archives in advance to request access.