Collection context
Summary
- Title:
- San Francisco and California views
- Dates:
- 1852-1972
- Abstract:
- 19th Century lithographs depicting early San Francisco and California scenes, as well as later reproductions.
- Extent:
- 6.0 Linear Feet four map folders (24 items)
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
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[identification of item], San Francisco and California views (MSS PRINTS 0524). Dept. of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford Libraries, Stanford, Calif.
Background
- Scope and content:
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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.
- Acquisition information:
- Artificial collection, multiple donors likely. The earliest acquisitions date from October 1893.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Indexed terms
About this collection guide
- Date Encoded:
- This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2021-09-07 16:39:15 -0700 .
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Open for research. Note that material must be requested at least 36 hours in advance of intended use.
- Terms of access:
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These materials are believed to be in the public domain. There are no restrictions on use of public domain materials.
- Preferred citation:
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[identification of item], San Francisco and California views (MSS PRINTS 0524). Dept. of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford Libraries, Stanford, Calif.
- Location of this collection:
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Department of Special Collections, Green Library557 Escondido MallStanford, CA 94305-6004, US
- Contact:
- (650) 725-1022