Breeden (Robert L.) Postcard and Photograph Collection, 1910-1940

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Summary

Title:
Breeden (Robert L.) Postcard and Photograph Collection,
Dates:
1910-1940
Creators:
Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Breeden
Language:
English.
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Breeden (Robert L.) Postcard and Photograph Collection, Mss64, Holt-Atherton Department of Special Collections, University of the Pacific Library

Background

Scope and content:

Breeden assembled three picture postcard/photograph albums. While these depict many parts of the United States, views of California and Alaska are probably the most numerous.

Biographical / historical:

Robert L. Breeden (1896-1984) was educated at the College of the Pacific, Stockton, Calif. (A.B., 1922; M.A., 1934). Following graduation, Breeden became a member of the Physical Education faculty at the College, serving in this capacity until his resignation (February 1948). While a child, Breeden began collecting picture postcards of America. He continued this hobby into his adult years (c1910-c1930). It was his practice to mount the postcards and photographs in albums with typescript commentary, furnishing historical and anecdotal information about the cities, landmarks and scenic views depicted.

Physical location:
For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the library's online catalog.
Physical description:
1 linear ft.

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Processed by Don Walker; machine-readable finding aid created by Don Walker
Date Prepared:
© 1998
Date Encoded:
Machine-readable finding aid derived from paper by means of scanning and OCR; OCR file edited for typographical errors before encoding. Date of source: June 1994.

Access and use

Restrictions:

Collection is open for research.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Breeden (Robert L.) Postcard and Photograph Collection, Mss64, Holt-Atherton Department of Special Collections, University of the Pacific Library

Location of this collection:
University of the Pacific, Holt-Atherton Department of Special Collections, University Library
Stockton, CA 95211, US
Contact:
(209) 946-2404
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