Small collections from the Sacramento region, ca. 1849-2021
Collection context
Summary
- Title:
- Small collections from the Sacramento region
- Dates:
- ca. 1849-2021
- Abstract:
- The collection is made up of very small acquisitions that tell the story of a particular period in the life of Sacramento area individuals, families, groups, organizations, and businesses. It also includes historic building and property surveys. Individually, the acquisitions make up less than two cubic feet of material. The material from individuals and families tends to provide a look at what everyday life was like in the Sacramento region, while the material from groups, organizations, and businesses provides a look at their activities, practices, and membership. The collection is added to as new small acquisitions come in. Material is divided into three series: individuals and families; businesses, groups, and organizations; and historic, cultural, and environmental surveys. All are arranged alphabetically.
- Extent:
- 228.20 Linear Feet (219 containers)
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
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[Identification of item and/or item number], [box and folder number], [small collection name], MS0078, Center for Sacramento History.
Background
- Scope and content:
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Small Collections from the Sacramento Region is made up of many very small collections that tell the story of a particular period in the life of Sacramento area individuals, families, groups, organizations, and businesses. It is continually added to and updated as new small acquisitions come in.
Individually, the small collections here contain less than two cubic feet of material. The collection is grouped into three series: individuals and families; businesses, groups, and organizations; and 900historic, cultural, and environmental building and property surveys. All are arranged alphabetically.
Each small collection is listed as a subseries and includes its own biographical/historical note, scope note, and acquisition and processing information.
- Arrangement:
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The collection is arranged into 4 series:
- Series 1. Individuals and families
- Series 2. Businesses, groups, and organizations
- Series 3. Historic, cultural, and environmental surveys
Series 1. Individuals and families. This series is made up of small collections from individuals and families that provide a brief look at what everyday life was like in the Sacramento region during a particular era, document a person or family's interests, or tell the story of a particular period in an individual or family's life.
Series 2. Businesses, groups, and organizations. This series contains material from businesses, groups, and organizations that provide a look at their activities, practices, and the people involved in them.
Series 3. Historic, cultural, and environmental surveys. This series contains historic, cultural, and environmental surveys of buildings and properties in Sacramento and Sacramento County. Surveys often include a report and photographs of the property. The survey report describes the property or building, its history, and any historical significance.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
About this collection guide
- Date Encoded:
- This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2025-12-19 13:15:42 -0800 .
Access and use
- Terms of access:
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All requests to publish or quote from private manuscripts held by the Center for Sacramento History (CSH) must be submitted in writing to csh@cityofsacramento.org. Permission for publication is given on behalf of CSH as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the patron. No permission is necessary to publish or quote from public records.
The collection is open for research.
- Preferred citation:
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[Identification of item and/or item number], [box and folder number], [small collection name], MS0078, Center for Sacramento History.
- Location of this collection:
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551 Sequoia Pacific Blvd.Sacramento, CA 95811, US
- Contact:
- (916) 808-7072