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San Francisco and California views
MSS.PRINTS.0524
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Language of Material:
English
Contributing Institution:
Department of Special Collections and University Archives
Title: San Francisco and California views
Identifier/Call Number: MSS.PRINTS.0524
Physical Description:
6.0 Linear Feet
four map folders (24 items)
Date (inclusive): 1852-1972
Abstract: 19th Century lithographs depicting early San Francisco and California scenes, as well as later reproductions.
Open for research. Note that material must be requested at least 36 hours in advance of intended use.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Artificial collection, multiple donors likely. The earliest acquisitions date from October 1893.
[identification of item], San Francisco and California views (MSS PRINTS 0524). Dept. of Special Collections and University
Archives, Stanford Libraries, Stanford, Calif.
Among Stanford's holdings in 19th century western prints, the Reid W. Dennis collection of California lithographs, 1850-1906
(https://searchworks.stanford.edu/view/6780453) is most related to these items and links to similiar images online have been
provided in most instances.
Original and reproduction prints depicting San Francisco and other places in California, including Alameda, Monterey, Angel's
Camp, and Los Angeles, as well as the Comstock Lode in Nevada. Nearly half are 20th century facsimiles from John Howell Books,
the California Historical Society, and other sources. Most of the original 19th century prints are in relatively poor condition
with frequent tears and stains ; however in some cases these prints demonstrate variations not generally found in digitally
available examples.
These materials are believed to be in the public domain. There are no restrictions on use of public domain materials.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
California -- History -- 1850-1950
San Francisco -- History -- Pictorial works
Architecture -- California.
Comstock Lode (Nev.)
Lithographs.