The County Historical Heritage Commission Papers and Photographs collection contains Commission documents, correspondence, minutes, agendas, Heritage Resource Inventory paperwork, Historic American Buildings Surveys, newspaper clippings, photographs and negatives that range from 1960 to 1983. The bulk of the collection is from 1975 to 1979 when Art Ogilvie, a county planner, was on the commission.

The Santa Clara County Historical Heritage Commission was created in 1973 by the Board of Supervisors in order to "protect, preserve, and promote the appreciation, recognition and preservation of historic resources in Santa Clara County." This commission advises the Board of Supervisors.

5 archival boxes, 1 scrapbook

The Archives can claim physical ownership only for some collections. Users are responsible for securing permission of the copyright holder for publication or quotation.

Collection is open for research.