Orange Public Library local history collection, 1883-2003, bulk (bulk ca. 1910-1990)

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Summary

Creators:
Orange Public Library (Calif.)
Abstract:
The Collection consists of the Florence Flippen Smiley Memorial Archives, on permanent loan from the Orange Community Historical Society, as well as numerous items acquired by the Library through purchase or donation. Covering the period 1871 to the present, this rich and diverse collection includes books, periodicals, photographs, manuscripts, maps, pamphlets, ephemera and artifacts. A variety of subject areas are represented, with particular emphasis on the citrus industry, old businesses, civic and religious organizations, and city agencies.
Extent:
4,500 (photographs, postcards, maps, pamphlets, ephemera) 1,414 online items
Language:
English.

Background

Scope and content:

The Collection consists of the Florence Flippen Smiley Memorial Archives, on permanent loan from the Orange Community Historical Society, as well as numerous items acquired by the Library through purchase or donation.

Covering the period 1871 to the present, this rich and diverse collection includes books, periodicals, photographs, manuscripts, maps, pamphlets, ephemera and artifacts. A variety of subject areas are represented, with particular emphasis on the citrus industry, old businesses, civic and religious organizations, and city agencies.

Covering the period 1871 to the present, this rich and diverse collection includes books, periodicals, photographs, manuscripts, maps, pamphlets, ephemera and artifacts. A variety of subject areas are represented, with particular emphasis on the citrus industry, old businesses, civic and religious organizations, and city agencies.

Acquisition information:
This collection was created by Orange Public Library staff, largely from local donations.

Access and use

Location of this collection:
407 E. Chapman Avenue
Orange, CA 92866, US
Contact:
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