Historical treasures of San Bernardino, 1878-1999, bulk (bulk ca. 1911-1984)
Online content
Collection context
Summary
- Creators:
- San Bernardino Public Library
- Abstract:
- San Bernardino Public Library's photograph collection includes images of family life, work life, daily activities in the community that would be of historical interest to the people of San Bernardino and surrounding areas. Our photographs cover a period from the late 1878 to 1999. The collection includes family photos from some prominent area families including Hirata family; Holcomb family; Caddell family; Santini family and Valles family.
- Extent:
- 202 items 200 online items
- Language:
- English.
Background
- Scope and content:
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San Bernardino Public Library's photograph collection includes images of family life, work life, daily activities in the community that would be of historical interest to the people of San Bernardino and surrounding areas. Our photographs cover a period from the late 1878 to 1999. The collection includes family photos from some prominent area families including Hirata family; Holcomb family; Caddell family; Santini family and Valles family.
- Acquisition information:
- This collection was created by San Bernardino Public Library staff in 2003-2004. The images were received on June 19, 1999 Photo Day, under the Shades of San Bernardino project, funded by the California State Library Shades of California Program and Library Services and Technology Act.
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
- Business enterprises--California--San Bernardino
Drugstores
Fashion
Japanese Americans--Evacuation and Relocation, 1942-1945- Photographs
Portraits
School children
Street-railroads
Weddings
Merchants
San Bernardino Street Scenes
Parades & processions--California--San Bernardino
Black History Parade
Photographic prints
Panoramic photographs
Aerials
Access and use
- Location of this collection:
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555 W. 6th StreetSan Bernardino, CA 92410, US
- Contact:
- 909-381-8221