Collection context
Summary
- Creators:
- Hitchcock, Kent
- Abstract:
- Extent:
- 4 linear feet; 4 boxes.
- Language:
- Preferred citation:
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Kent Hitchcock Photograph Collection. Sherman Library and Gardens
Background
- Scope and content:
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The collection consists of photographic negatives and some black and white prints taken in the Newport Beach, California, area depicting various scenes of ships, fishing, buildings, boats, races, events, houses, and businesses during the 1940s and 1950s. There are many photos related to the Balboa Angling Club, most of which are of anglers with their catches.
- Biographical / historical:
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Kent Hitchcock was a marine and commercial photographer based in Newport Beach, California.
- Acquisition information:
- The collection was purchased from Alta California Books, Laguna Beach, California.
Indexed terms
- Places:
- Newport Beach (Calif.)
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Collection is open for research.
- Preferred citation:
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Kent Hitchcock Photograph Collection. Sherman Library and Gardens
- Location of this collection:
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614 Dahlia Ave.Corona del Mar, CA 92625, US
- Contact:
- (949) 673-1880