Dan Rios papers, 1968-2001

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Summary

Creators:
Rios, Daniel Flores and North County Times
Abstract:
The collection, created by Daniel Flores Rios, Chief Photographer, Escondido Times-Advocate and North County Times from 1968-2001, provides a visual documentation of the San Diego North County geographic region, community, and events that helped shape its history.
Extent:
222.31 Linear Feet 186 containers totaling 195 boxes and drawers of various sizes, roughly sized like postcard boxes. Metal containers house 2 or 3 drawers each.
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Dan Rios papers, SC003, Special Collections, University Library, California State University San Marcos.

Background

Scope and content:

Approximately 222.31 linear ft. (195 boxes with around 40,000 envelopes) of photograph negatives, photographic prints, and correspondence created by Daniel Flores Rios, Chief Photographer, Escondido Times-Advocate and North County Times from 1968-2001. The papers provide a visual documentation of the San Diego North County geographic region, community, and events that helped shape its history. The negatives are in varying sizes, in both color and black and white. Acetate film was used from 1925 to the present, and polyester film from 1960 to the present and both may be included.

The Escondido Times-Advocate was created with a merger of the Escondido Times (started 1886) and the Escondido Advocate (1891), and was published from 1909-1995. The Escondido Times-Advocate then merged with the North County Blade-Citizen of Oceanside on December 3, 1995, and was subsequently known as the North County Times. In 2012, the North County Times was bought by The San Diego Union Tribune.

Acquisition information:
The collection was donated by Dan Rios to Special Collections, California State University San Marcos Library, on April 17, 2018.
Physical description:
The collection was stored in the donor's garage for over 30 years with no environmental control. The negatives are stored in envelopes and sleeves (not archival quality) within metal drawer units and boxes of varying sizes. Some of the boxes show evidence of exterior silverfish grazing and rodent damage. Items show signs of soil and surface dirt, water stains, acidic and light damage, and pest droppings. As of January 2019, staff is conducting an item level inventory of the collection, following which it will be rehoused in archival standard housing.

Access and use

Restrictions:

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The Dan Rios papers have not been processed but are open for research. Please contact Special Collections in advance to request access.

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Terms of access:

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Preferred citation:

Dan Rios papers, SC003, Special Collections, University Library, California State University San Marcos.

Location of this collection:
Kellogg Library, 333 S. Twin Oaks Valley Road
San Marcos, CA 92096-0001, US
Contact:
(760) 750-4312
archives@csusm.edu
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