The records of the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce document the organizations advocacy on behalf of local business interest. The collections includes materials on efforts to develop Newport Harbor, improve local transportation and water systems, promote tourism, and generally to promote Newport Beach.

On March 12, 1907, sixteen charter members founded the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce, to promote the business and community interests of the newly incorporated City of Newport Beach. In the years 1907 to 1923, the Chamber's work primarily focused on promoting harbor development, improving and reducing the cost of Pacific Electric Railway (the Red Car) services to Newport Beach, advocating for the development of a coast highway, and promoting the city through advertising to entice new visitors, residents, and business. The Chamber also attended trade shows, such as the Pacific Land and Products Exhibition, the National Orange Show, and the Riverside County Fairs.

64 archives boxes; 29 linear feet, 7 inches

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