Orange Public Library Local History Collection, 1883-2003, bulk (bulk ca. 1910-1990)

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Summary

Title:
Orange Public Library local history collection,
Dates:
1883-2003, bulk (bulk ca. 1910-1990)
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.
Preferred citation:

Please use the following citation format for all items. Refer to a standard citation style, such as MLA, ALA, or Turabian, when identifying the individual item: [Item]. [Item number]. Orange Public Library, Orange, California.

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.
Processing information:

These items were assembled from the local history collection in the Orange Public Library and digitized as part of a one-year project funded by the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) from October 2002 through September 2003.

In addition to general local history, special focus was placed on three specific areas; Citrus Industry, Old Towne Historic Area (and Plaza), and Eichler Homes.

The project web site can be viewed online.

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Processed by Orange Public Library staff.
Date Prepared:
© 2004
Date Encoded:
Machine-readable finding aid created by Online Archive of California. Machine-readable finding aid derived from MS Word. Date of source: 2004.

Access and use

Restrictions:

Collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

Property rights reside with the Orange Public Library. For permission to publish or to reproduce, please contact the Local History Department.

Preferred citation:

Please use the following citation format for all items. Refer to a standard citation style, such as MLA, ALA, or Turabian, when identifying the individual item: [Item]. [Item number]. Orange Public Library, Orange, California.

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