Tulare County sesquicentennial photograph collection, circa 1860-1990

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Summary

Creators:
Tulare County Library (Visalia, Calif.)
Abstract:
The Sesquicentennial Photograph Collection consists of images derived from photographs contributed by individuals in the community and local museums. The photos were selected mainly for their historical interest. They represent various aspects of life in Tulare County. The photos date from 1860's to 1990's.
Extent:
Approximately 950 items
Language:
Languages represented in the collection: English
Preferred citation:

Tulare County Sesquicentennial Photograph Collection. Tulare County Library, Visalia, CA 93291-4993.

Background

Scope and content:

The Sesquicentennial Photograph Collection consists of images derived from photographs contributed by individuals in the community and local museums. The photos were selected mainly for their historical interest. They represent various aspects of life in Tulare County. The photos date from 1860's to 1990's.

Processing information:

The Sesquicentennial Photograph Collection consists of digital copies of photographs contributed by residents of the Tulare County communities of Dinuba, Exeter, Visalia, Porterville and Tulare. Photo collection days were held at libraries in each of these locations, on five separate Saturdays in 2002. Volunteers recorded information provided by the contributors about each of their photographs. These historical photos provide a rare look at the history of Tulare County and its early residents. The Sesquicentennial Collection was created through funding provided by the Tulare County Library, the Tulare County Office of Education and the Tulare County Library Foundation.

Rules or conventions:
Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: a Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

Collection open for research.

Preferred citation:

Tulare County Sesquicentennial Photograph Collection. Tulare County Library, Visalia, CA 93291-4993.

Location of this collection:
200 W. Oak Avenue
Visalia, CA 93291-4993, US
Contact:
(559) 713-2727
questions@tularecountylibrary.org
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