Collection context
Summary
- Title:
- California Photo Postcard Collection
- Dates:
- 1905-1950
- Creators:
- San Francisco History Center, San Francisco Public Library
- Abstract:
- Extent:
- 800 photo postcards
- Language:
- Preferred citation:
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California Photo Postcard Collection. San Francisco Public Library, San Francisco History Center
Background
- Scope and content:
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The artificial collection contains over 800 photo postcards of California (excluding San Francisco) collected by the San Francisco History Center, San Francisco Public Library. The postcards range in date from the early 1900s to 1950s. Collection includes over 100 photo postcards of Yosemite National Park. Places represented are significant California buildings, businesses, and hotels as well as many general views. Photo postcard photographers and publishers include Alexander Johnston (Zan), Piggott, Pillsbury Picture (Pillsbury, Arthur Clarence), and Marsh-Garvin Co. Some postcards have handwritten inscriptions and are stamped and posted.
- Biographical / historical:
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Collected by the San Francisco History Center, San Francisco Public Library.
- Acquisition information:
- Collected from various sources, including donations and purchases.
Indexed terms
About this collection guide
- Date Prepared:
- 1905-1950
- Date Encoded:
- This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:55 p.m.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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The collection is available for use during Photo Desk hours.
- Terms of access:
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All requests for permission to publish from photographs must be submitted in writing to the Photo Curator. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the San Francisco Public Library as the owner of the physical items.
- Preferred citation:
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California Photo Postcard Collection. San Francisco Public Library, San Francisco History Center
- Location of this collection:
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San Francisco Public Library100 Larkin StreetSan Francisco, CA 94102, US
- Contact:
- (415) 557-4567