The collection contains statistical data collected and compiled pertaining to civic affairs, civic organizations, manufacturing establishments and their products.

The organization was first begun in 1900 as the Berkeley Board of Trade. The Chamber of Commerce was chartered in 1936. The objectives of the chamber are the improvement and development of commerce and industry. Various activities include extension of trade, securing new industries, improvement of transportation, and development of retail trade.

4 boxes, 7 cartons, 2 vols. (11 linear ft.)

Copyright has not been assigned to the Berkeley Historical Society. All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the archivist of the Society. Permission for publication is given as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which also must be obtained.

The collection is open for research.