Collection context
Summary
- Creators:
- Ventura County Historical Records Commission
- Abstract:
- This collection contains the records of the Ventura County Historical Records Commission. They were generated during the compilation of records later published as a retention manual for Ventura County government agencies.
- Extent:
- 1.28 Cubic Feet (1 box)
- Language:
- English .
- Preferred citation:
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[Identification of item], Ventura County Historical Records Commission records, (MVC091), Museum of Ventura County, Research Library, Ventura, California.
Background
- Scope and content:
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Folders 1-8 are administrative documents of the Historical Records Commission. Folders 9-46 reflect the inventory conducted by the commission and each contains a history of the county agency or department, correspondence with that agency, an inventory of historical materials created by that agency, and their record retention schedule. The records, starting with folder 9, are organized alphabetically.
- Biographical / historical:
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The Ventura County Historical Records Commission was formed by the Board of Supervisors on February 25, 1975 to create a county records preservation program. Commission members included the County Clerk and Recorder, the Director of the Library Services Agency, the Director of the Ventura County Historical Museum, a representative of the Ventura County Cultural Heritage Board, and a representative from the Ventura County Historical Society. They were charged with conducting a total inventory of the records of each agency and department in the county, analyzing this inventory data, identifing those records having historical value and publishing a records retention manual for use by the County agencies.
- Processing information:
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Processed by Ali Phelps under the supervision of Hannah Rogers, 2023.
Our collections are processed using MPLP methods so that we can prioritize access for users and identify potential priorities for more detailed processing. If while using our collections you think there is something that should be added or amended in the finding aid, we welcome your input. You can notify staff in the reading room or send us an email at library@venturamuseum.org. Be sure to include the collection number and name and the box number you were working with in your email.
- Arrangement:
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Original order of materials has been maintained.
- Physical location:
- COLLECTION STORED ON-SITE: Stored at the MVC Research Library. Requests do not have to be made in advance, but researchers MUST make a research appointment on the Research Library website.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Open for research. Advance requests can be made to Research Library staff via email.
- Terms of access:
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Property rights to the physical object belong to the Museum of Ventura County. Literary rights, including copyright, have not been determined. It is the responsibility of the researcher to determine who holds the copyright and obtain permission to publish.
- Preferred citation:
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[Identification of item], Ventura County Historical Records Commission records, (MVC091), Museum of Ventura County, Research Library, Ventura, California.
- Location of this collection:
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100 East Main StreetVentura, CA 93001, US
- Contact:
- (805) 653-0323, ext 320