Los Angeles Public Library Collection, 1893-1986

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Summary

Title:
Los Angeles Public Library Collection
Dates:
1893-1986
Creators:
Abstract:
Extent:
(Boxes: 2 legal)
Language:
Preferred citation:

Los Angeles Public Library Collection. Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

Background

Scope and content:

Administrative documents, office forms, press releases, publications, and clippings. 1893 through 1980s. Includes a library regulations guidebook 1893-1895, bibliography from 1917, a 1926 dedication pamphlet, and many items relating to the historic 1986 Central Library fire.

Indexed terms

Names:
Los Angeles Public Library

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid created by Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County staff.
Date Prepared:
1893-1986
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:55 p.m.

Access and use

Restrictions:

Research is by appointment only

Terms of access:

Permission to publish, quote or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder

Preferred citation:

Los Angeles Public Library Collection. Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

Location of this collection:
900 Exposition Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90007-4057, US
Contact:
(213) 763-3359
seavercenter@nhm.org
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