Carpenter Pacific Coast Landmarks Photo Collection

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California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo. Special Collections and Archives
Robert E. Kennedy Library, Rm 409
San Luis Obispo, California 93407
(805) 756-2305
archives@calpoly.edu
http://www.lib.calpoly.edu/specialcollections
2019


Descriptive Summary

Title: Carpenter Pacific Coast Landmarks Photo Collection
Dates: Undated
Collection Number: MS0078
Creator/Collector: Thomas Wheeler Carpenter, Jr.
Extent: .50LF
Online items available
Repository: California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo. Special Collections and Archives
San Luis Obispo, California 93407
Abstract: Photograph album containing early 20th century and late 19th century photographs of Southern California sites of interest.
Language of Material: English

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Preferred Citation

Carpenter Pacific Coast Landmarks Photo Collection. California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo. Special Collections and Archives

Acquisition Information

Gift

Biography/Administrative History

Unknown.

Scope and Content of Collection

One photograph album, 7" x 10", with black paper leaves containing approximately 150 photographs collected by Thomas Wheeler Carpenter Junior. Contains images of Western Canada, the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Santa Catalina Island, Mount Lowe, Pasadena, Venice, Mount Wilson, Covina, Busch Gardens, Riverside, The Coronado Hotel, San Diego, La Jolla, an "Aviation Meet" at San Dominguis (Dominguez Field), and other images from throughout Southern California. Album inscribed on back cover with collectors name and address.

Indexing Terms

Pasadena
Mount Lowe
Dominguez Field
Photographs

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