Joan Barriga Papers
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Los Gatos Library
2021
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Title: Joan Barriga Papers
Dates: 1980 - 1991
Collection Number: History Room
Creator/Collector:
Joan Barriga
Barriga
Extent: 1 linear foot (2 boxes)
Repository:
Los Gatos Library
Los Gatos, California 95030
Abstract: The Joan Barriga Papers include research notes, hand-drawn maps, editing notes for book manuscripts, and correspondence regarding
local historical research of the Los Gatos mountain areas.
Language of Material: English
The collection is open to research.
Copyright remains with the Los Gatos Library.
Joan Barriga Papers. Los Gatos Library
The Los Gatos Library acquired these papers in 2021 through a donation.
Biography/Administrative History
Joan Barriga was a writer and historian in the Santa Cruz mountains, most active in her research in the 1980s and 1990s. She
wrote essays on various people and subjects surrounding the local areas, and is most well-known for researching
and writing about mountain women. She has contributed greatly to her community, volunteering at schools, museums, and other
historical societies. Barriga took great interest in her surroundings during her time living in the Santa Cruz mountains in
Aldercroft Heights and sought to learn the histories of the abandoned structures and settlements. She went on to research
the pioneers of the area, finding traces of information about the women pioneers and their lives. In turn, she has uncovered
many overlooked contributions of these women. These papers provide insight into Barriga’s research and her fascination with
mountain people and their ways of life.
Scope and Content of Collection
The Joan Barriga Papers include Barriga’s research notes, hand-drawn maps, editing notes for book manuscripts, and correspondence
regarding local historical research of the Los Gatos mountain areas. The bulk of the papers revolve around Barriga’s notes
on various local subjects such as the Santa Cruz mountains, Los Gatos, and notes from pioneer journals and diaries. The papers
are organized by pioneer journals and diaries, local history notes, edits on book manuscripts, and search calendars.
Women historians--20th Century--Santa Cruz Mountains (Calif).
Mountains--California
Barriga, Joan
Barriga
Los Gatos (Calif.)
Papers