Morgan Photograph Albums, 1932-1941

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Title:: Morgan Photograph Albums
Dates:: 1932-1941
Creators:: William L. Morgan
Abstract:
Extent:: 5 photograph albums stored in 4 flat boxes; 32 x 46 to 43 x 53 cm
Language:
Preferred citation:: Morgan Photograph Albums. Monterey Public Library, California History Room Archives

Scope and content:: Box 1 contains black and white photographs and contact prints of such subjects as Monterey Peninsula views, the Del Monte Hotel swimming pool, military maneuvers at the Presidio of Monterey, motorcycles on Monterey Beach and a hill climbing competition, San Diego views, Mission Santa Barbara, Huntington Beach oil derricks, Santa Monica beach gymnastics, San Francisco Bay (the Golden Gate and Bay bridges and the Golden Gate International Exposition of 1939-40 at Treasure island) and aerial and ground views of the Southwest. There are also photographs at the military bases where Morgan served in the army during World War II: Kingman ( Arizona) Army Air Field and the South Pacific islands of Guadacanal and New Caledonia. Box 2 contains fishing boats, Santa Rosalia festival, and ship photographs; albums 3 and 4 contain similar views, and include downtown Monterey scenes, car accidents, car races, Airship Macon, etc. Box 4 is entitled "Some Odd Shots" by Wm. L. Morgan. Arranged mostly chronologically.
Biographical / historical:: See other William Morgan collection(s) (PHO/940.1)

Subjects:: Motorcycling
Ships
Fishing Boats
Pelicans
Automobile racing
Golden Gate International Exposition
Photographs
Albums
Black-and-white photographs
Names:: Bushnell, Eddie
Places:: Monterey Peninsula
Arizona

Collection Guide Author:: Finding aid created by Monterey Public Library, California History Room Archives staff.
Date Prepared:: 1932-1941
Date Encoded:: This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:55 p.m.

Access and use

Restrictions:: By appointment only; contact Local History Librarian or designated staff.
Terms of access:: Reproduction by Local History Librarian or designated staff; may be restricted due to condition of material.

Preferred citation:: Morgan Photograph Albums. Monterey Public Library, California History Room Archives

Location of this collection:: Monterey Public Library, California History Room Archives

625 Pacific Street

Monterey, CA 93940, US