Collection context
Summary
- Title:
- Society of California Pioneers records
- Dates:
- 1888-1915
- Creators:
- Society of California Pioneers
- Abstract:
- This small collection consists of documents produced by the Society of California Pioneers in support of election activities. The Society of California Pioneers established in 18590 in San Francisco, and was dedicated to the study and enjoyment of the art, history, and culture of California.
- Containers:
- box: 1
- Extent:
- 0.21 Linear Feet 1 box
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
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[Box/folder no. or item name], Society of California Pioneers records, Collection no. 6095, Special Collections, USC Libraries, University of Southern California
Background
- Scope and content:
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This small collection consists of documents produced by the Society of California Pioneers in support of election activities. Included are election announcements listing slates of candidates; letters to the membership regarding nominations and elections, and amendments to the organization's constitution; two copies of proposed constitutional amendments; two copies of annual reports (1888 and 1889); and a pamphlet outlining the results of an investigation into the rejection of certain candidates for membership. Also included is an enclosing letter for a ticket to the parade and reception of January 24, 1898; and an invitation to a reception honoring James Lick and the Senior Pioneers (October 16, 1915).
- Biographical / historical:
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The Society of California Pioneers was founded in 1850 in San Francisco by individuals who had arrived in California before 1850. Dedicated to the study and enjoyment of California art, history, and culture, the Society opened the first library in California, and a hall for meetings, lectures and social events (Pioneer Hall). It is the oldest organization west of the Mississippi. (Source: http://www.californiapioneers.org/)
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Indexed terms
About this collection guide
- Date Encoded:
- This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2014-11-25 15:18:20 -0800 .
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Advance notice required for access.
- Terms of access:
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All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Manuscripts Librarian. Permission for publication is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.
- Preferred citation:
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[Box/folder no. or item name], Society of California Pioneers records, Collection no. 6095, Special Collections, USC Libraries, University of Southern California
- Location of this collection:
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Special CollectionsDoheny Memorial Library, Room 209Los Angeles, CA 90089-0189, US
- Contact:
- (213) 740-5900