Baja California Symposia Collection

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Sherman Library and Gardens

614 Dahlia Ave.

Corona del Mar, California 92625

(949) 673-1880

library@slgardens.org

http://www.slgardens.org/

2019

Descriptive Summary

Title: Baja California Symposia Collection

Dates: 1963 – 2002

Collection Number: 2019_06

Creator/Collector:

Extent: 5 linear feet, 8 inches; 21 archives boxes, 1 card file box.

Repository: Sherman Library and Gardens

Corona del Mar, California 92625

Abstract: This collection contains materials related to the annual La Asociación Cultural de Las Californias Baja California Symposium between the years 1963 and 1993. The files include conference proceedings, programs, press clipping, photographs, maps, correspondence and other ephemera. The collection also includes a mailing file for symposium contacts.

Language of Material: English

Access

This collection is open for research.

Publication Rights

Property rights to the physical object belong to the Sherman Library. Literary rights, including copyright, are retained by the creators and their heirs. It is the responsibility of the researcher to determine who holds the copyright and pursue the copyright owner or his or her heir for permission to publish where The Sherman Library do not hold the copyright.

Preferred Citation

Baja California Symposia Collection. Sherman Library and Gardens

Acquisition Information

These materials were compiled by William O. Hendrick, the Library Director for Sherman Library & Gardens. Hendricks was both an organizer and participant in the symposia.

Biography/Administrative History

The first Baja California Symposium was held in Los Angeles, California in 1963. Inspired by Glen Dawson, the aim of the symposium was to promote a better understanding of the state of Baja California through presentations highlighting its culture, history, prehistory and future development. In 1965, the international organization, La Asociación Cultural de Las Californias, was formed to advance the symposia. Symposia were held annually, alternated each year between locations in California and Mexico.

Scope and Content of Collection

This collection contains materials related to the annual La Asociación Cultural de Las Californias Baja California Symposium between the years 1963 and 1993. The files include conference proceedings, programs, press clipping, photographs, maps, correspondence and other ephemera. The collection also includes a mailing file for symposium contacts.