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Finding Aid to the San Francisco Ephemera Collection
1850-present SFH
753
SFH 753
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Description
Consists of ephemeral materials, city records and clippings
relating to the city of San Francisco and its citizens. Materials date from the 1850s to the
present, the bulk from the 20th century. Subjects cover a diverse array of San Francisco
history and primarily pertain to: municipal government; city planning; urban policy;
environmental engineering; transportation; social history; labor history; community
relations; notable events; public events, fairs and celebrations; and various aspects of
local popular culture. Subjects also relate to specific local entities, such as: businesses;
schools, colleges and universities; political parties; and associations, groups and clubs.
Specific places are also found here, including: buildings; public spaces; bodies of water;
and transportation terminals.
Extent
153 file drawers
(265 linear feet)
Restrictions
Copyright has not been assigned to the San Francisco Public Library. All requests for
permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the City
Archivist. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the San Francisco Public Library
as the owner of the physical items.
Availability
Collection is open for research.