The California Historical Survey Commission (hereafter cited as C.H.S.C.) predecessor to the California State Historical Association, was established (Stats. 1915, ch. 763) to make a survey of local historical material within the state and to compile and keep a record of such resources. The commission was abolished in 1923 whereupon its duties and powers were transferred to and vested in the Regents of the University of California (Stats. 1921, ch. 398). In October, 1923, the Regents authorized the formation of the California State Historical Association with the stipulation that it be self-supporting.

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