Fort Ord historical images, Circa 1915-2002

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Summary

Creators:
Anderson, David L., 1946-, Fort Ord Museum and Archive, Levinson, Steven, and Sun, Dennis
Abstract:
CSU Monterey Bay's Fort Ord historical images collection consists of photographs, postcards, and documents on the history of Fort Ord during the 20th century. A joint project of the CSUMB Library and the Fort Ord Museum and Archive, the collection focuses on the role of Fort Ord as a training facility, beginning in World War I and continuing until the 1990s. Digitized images include photographs, postcards and documents of soldiers in training and the base environment. One set of images, by photographer Dennis Sun, depicts the variety of murals that once covered the buildings of Fort Ord during the period from 1950 to 2000.
Extent:
200 items including photographs, postcards, and printed ephemera Online items available
Language:
Languages represented in the collection: English
Preferred citation:

Fort Ord historical images. California State University Monterey Bay, Tanimura and Antle Family Memorial Library, Seaside, CA 93955-8001.

Background

Scope and content:

CSU Monterey Bay's Fort Ord historical images collection consists of photographs, postcards, and documents on the history of Fort Ord during the 20th century. A joint project of the CSUMB Library and the Fort Ord Museum and Archive, the collection focuses on the role of Fort Ord as a training facility, beginning in World War I and continuing until the 1990s. Digitized images include photographs, postcards and documents of soldiers in training and the base environment. One set of images, by photographer Dennis Sun, depicts the variety of murals that once covered the buildings of Fort Ord during the period from 1950 to 2000.

Format is primarily black-and-white photographs and postcards from the early 20th century, and color photographs, postcards and brochures from the later 20th century. Many aspects of military training are depicted, from map-reading to weaponry, from foxhole to mess hall. The images of interior and exterior murals include insignia of military units, artistic representation of local scenes and soldiers, and a set of cartoons depicting the lighter side of military life.

Biographical / historical:

California State University Monterey Bay was founded in 1994 on the site of the former Fort Ord, which served as a training facility for many thousands of U.S. soldiers during the 20th century. The Fort Ord Museum and Archive (FOMA) is a project organized by CSU Monterey Bay faculty with the intent to document, preserve, and educate others about the history of Fort Ord. David Anderson, author and military historian, and Steven Levinson, instructor of video and media production, have contributed personal collections to the archival project. Dennis Sun of the CSUMB Library staff, is a photographer who has captured images of the murals painted by soldiers on and inside Fort Ord buildings, many of which are no longer extant.

Acquisition information:
Materials in the collections were acquired by CSU Monterey Bay faculty and staff, 1995-present.
Processing information:

These materials were assembled and digitized as part of the California Local History Digital Resources Project, supported by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA), administered in California by the State Librarian.

Rules or conventions:
Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: a Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

Physical collection is currently unavailable for access.

Terms of access:

Property rights reside with California State University Monterey Bay, Tanimura and Antle Family Memorial Library and Fort Ord Museum and Archive. Copyright over the materials is generally retained by the creators of the records and their heirs. For permissions to reproduce or to publish the materials, please contact the Library.

Preferred citation:

Fort Ord historical images. California State University Monterey Bay, Tanimura and Antle Family Memorial Library, Seaside, CA 93955-8001.

Location of this collection:
Tanimura & Antle Family Memorial Library
3054 Divarty Street
Seaside, CA 93955-8001, US