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Finding Aid for the "California's Gold" Collection 2011.114.r.c
2011.114.r.c  
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Description
Huell Howser was a broadcast journalist and television host most widely known for his television series, California's Gold, which ran on various California public television stations from 1991 through 2012. Originally from Tennessee, Howser arrived in Los Angeles in 1981, began working at KCET in 1985, and developed a travelog series that featured interesting people, businesses, and stories from across California. The collection consists of audiovisual materials, production research files, professional correspondence, press and publicity materials, photographs, ephemera and realia from the Huell Howser Production offices.
Background
Huell Burnley Howser (1945-2013) was an American broadcast journalist best known for California's Gold, his travel show based in Los Angeles at KCET and aired on California public broadcast stations.
Extent
347.25 Linear feet (7,329 A/V materials, 52 boxes, 2 framed portraits, 2 desks, 2 chairs, 2 digital video cameras, 1 Beta tape player, 1 MiniDV tape player, 1 monitor, 1 flagpole)
Restrictions
There are restrictions on the use of this material, please contact the archivist for the details. This collection contains previously copyrighted material and it is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain all permissions.
Availability
This collection is open for research.