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California lithographs (Reid W. Dennis collection)
MSS.PRINTS.0151
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Language of Material:
English
Contributing Institution:
Department of Special Collections and University Archives
Title: Reid W. Dennis collection of California lithographs
Creator:
Dennis, Reid W.
Identifier/Call Number: MSS.PRINTS.0151
Identifier/Call Number: 8257
Physical Description:
10 Linear Feet
(99 prints, 1 volume + 1 lithograph stone)
Date (inclusive): circa 1854-1908
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.
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.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
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.
These materials are believed to be in the public domain. There are no restrictions on use of public domain materials.
[identification of item], Reid W. Dennis Collection of California Lithographs (MSS PRINTS 0151). Dept. of Special Collections
and University Archives, Stanford Libraries, Stanford, Calif.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
California -- History
San Francisco (Calif.) -- Ephemera
San Francisco (Calif.) -- History.
Lithographs.
Prints.
San Francisco (Calif.) -- Pictorial works