Escondido Public Library Collection, 1924-2002

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Title:: Register of the Escondido Public Library Collection
Dates:: 1924-2002
Creators:: Escondido Public Library
Abstract:
Extent:: 29 archival boxes (12.08 linear feet)
Language:
Preferred citation:: Register of the Escondido Public Library Collection. Escondido Public Library, Pioneer Room

Scope and content:: The Escondido Public Library Collection reflects the history of the library from 1924-2002. Records, correspondence, articles, photographs and general ephemera are represented in the collection. Highlights include the opening of the current library located at 2nd and Kalmia, the East Valley Branch, and the Pioneer Room. The collection is arranged in 10 series. I. General Files II. Administrative Procedures III. Board Minutes IV. Computer Services V. Construction, Equipment, and Furnishings VI. East Valley Branch VII. Ephemera VII. Financial Records IX. Pioneer Room X. Addendum
Biographical / historical:: Since its inception, the Escondido Public Library has served the people and city of Escondido, California. The roots of the Library are in the Escondido Drama Club, whose committee raised funds to create a library in 1891. After several years of being moved to different locations, the first public library building was constructed in 1894. Since then, the Library has grown to serve over 140,000 residents. The collection was first acquired in 1991 and has had multiple accessions, the last in 2012.

Collection Guide Author:: Finding aid created by Escondido Public Library, Pioneer Room staff.
Date Prepared:: 1924-2002
Date Encoded:: This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:55 p.m.

Access and use

Preferred citation:: Register of the Escondido Public Library Collection. Escondido Public Library, Pioneer Room

Location of this collection:: Escondido Public Library, Pioneer Room

247 South Kalmia Street

Escondido, CA 92025, US