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Osborne (James H.) Photograph Collection
SPC.2023.012
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Contributing Institution:
California State University Dominguez Hills, Gerth Archives and Special Collections
Title: James H. Osborne Photograph Collection
Identifier/Call Number: SPC.2023.012
Physical Description:
3 boxes
Physical Description:
3 Linear Feet
Date (inclusive): 1900s-1970s, 2006, 2007; undated
Abstract: This collection includes photographs, postcards, ephemera, and memorabilia gathered by James H. Osborne, a resident, educator,
and historian of Los Angeles County's South Bay. Osborne's family has lived in the South Bay since the end of the 19th century,
and he has been an enthusiastic collector of all things related to his home region. The collection contains photographs showing
everyday life in the region, often offering candid images of citizens attending major events, or dealing with hardships such
as the devastating 1933 earthquake. While many of these contain photographic images, the majority show lithographed representations
of noted buildings, parks, attractions, and events from most of the South Bay cities, as well as from Los Angeles and other
parts of California. Material in this collection is available to view at:
James H. Osborne Photograph Collection
Language of Material:
English
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There are no access restrictions on this collection.
All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Director of Archives
and Special Collections. Permission for publication is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical
materials and not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.
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The James H. Osborne Photograph Collection (1900s-1970s, 2006, 2007; undated) contains three boxes and three linear feet of
mostly postcards, as well as few booklets, programs, and photographs relating to California. A majority of the images feature
locations within the Los Angeles County area including Hollywood; downtown Los Angeles; San Gabriel Mission; Pasadena; Long
Beach; San Pedro; Mt. Wilson; parks, hotels, and residences within Los Angeles; and other landmarks. Also included are postcards
of San Diego; San Francisco; Berkeley; Santa Barbara; Yosemite; flora; and produce. This collection also includes photographs
taken by Frank and Helen Buss of San Pedro, and the Pasadena Rose Parade. Dates in this collection range from the early 1900s-1970s
and mostly pertain to postmark dates for the postcards.
For related material please see: South Bay Photograph Collection; South Bay History Collection; and Long Beach Fireman's Collection.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Los Angeles (Calif.)
Long Beach (Calif.)
San Pedro (Los Angeles, Calif.)
Pasadena (Calif.)
San Diego (Calif.)
Postcards
Photographs
Mission San Gabriel Arcangel (San Gabriel, Calif.)