Ephemera Collection

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Monterey Public Library
625 Pacific Street
Monterey, California 93940
(831) 646-3741
https://monterey.org/library/services/research/history_room/index.php
2023


Descriptive Summary

Title: Ephemera Collection
Dates: 1850-2015
Collection Number: ARC 620
Creator/Collector:
Extent: 2 document cases (13 x 36 cm); 2 flat boxes (4 x 38 x 48 cm); 1 cubic ft.
Repository: Monterey Public Library
Monterey, California 93940
Abstract: Artificial collection containing ephemera as well as legal documents: land deeds, stock certificates and bonds, brochures, poster and tax stamps, business letterheads, event programs and other ephemera pertaining to Monterey County, donated primarily by local collector Jeffrey McBride.
Language of Material: English

Access

By appointment only; contact Local History Librarian or designated staff.

Publication Rights

Reproduction by Local History Librarian or designated staff; may be restricted due to condition of material.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item]. Ephemera Collection. Collection Number: ARC 620. Monterey Public Library

Acquisition Information

Donated by Jeffery McBride in 2013 and Tim Thomas from 2008-2016.

Scope and Content of Collection

Organized in three series: 1. Format folders; 2. Oversized materials; 3. Monterey Pennants. Arranged alphabetically.

Indexing Terms

Agriculture
Elections
Golf
Stores
Tourism
Petroleum
Asilomar Resort-by-the-Sea
El Cuartel
Monterey and Pacific Grove Railroad Company
Mission San Carlos Borromeo
Roseland Ball Room
Monterey, California
Carmel, California
Brochure
Bonds
Certificates
Clippings
Deeds
Invoices
Legal Notices
Letterheads
Pennants
Poster Stamps
Pamphlets
Programs
Ephemera
Stock Certificates
Souvenir Programs
Tax Stamps
Wanted Posters
Bing Crosby National Pro-Am
Feast of Lanterns
California Midwinter International Exhibition
Golden Gate International Exhibition

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