Reid W. Dennis collection of California lithographs, circa 1854-1908

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Summary

Creators:
Dennis, Reid W.
Abstract:
Collection of primarily 19th century lithographs depicting San Francisco, California and environs, along with related newspapers, posters, and panoramic photographs. Most physical items have been scanned and are accessible digitally. Many are also on display at Stanford Libraries' Green library.
Extent:
10 Linear Feet (99 prints, 1 volume)
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[identification of item], Reid W. Dennis Collection of California Lithographs (MSS PRINTS 0151). Dept. of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford Libraries, Stanford, Calif.

Background

Acquisition information:
Gift of Reid W. Dennis, 2004, 2007, and 2013. Accessions 2004-095 (49 prints), 2007-076 (1 print), 2013-143 (1 print), 2014-116 (8 prints), 2015-013 (12 prints), and 2015-147 (28 prints, 1 volume, 1 loose newspaper issue). Purchase from Nick Aretakis; 2017. Accession MSS 2017-154.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

Open for research; material must be requested at least 36 hours in advance of intended use. Digital versions of most of the lithographs are available. Some of the physical materials are hanging in Green Library.

Terms of access:

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

Preferred citation:

[identification of item], Reid W. Dennis Collection of California Lithographs (MSS PRINTS 0151). Dept. of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford Libraries, Stanford, Calif.

Location of this collection:
Department of Special Collections, Green Library
557 Escondido Mall
Stanford, CA 94305-6004, US
Contact:
(650) 725-1022
specialcollections@stanford.edu
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