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Homer and Betty Peabody Magic Lantern Collection
Collection
Identifier: MS-0480
Scope and Contents
The Homer and Betty Peabody Magic Lantern Collection (1800-2006) contains forty-two magic lanterns, approximately five thousand glass slides, as well as material related to the Peabody's membership in the Magic Lantern societies of the United States, Canada, and Great Britain, and their collecting activities and interests. The collection documents the development of lantern technology and glass slides as well as its diverse usage. The majority of the...
Dates:
1800-2006; Majority of material found in 1880-1920
James B. Pearce Papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0182
Scope and Contents
The James B. Pearce Papers (1924-1963) primarily document the advertising activities and real estate listings of Pearce's real estate company, H. Pearce "Ranches Only." Of particular interest is the first issue of the Lemon Grove Empire (1928), a rare newspaper about the area's agricultural activities, and scrapbook of Pearce's real estate listings. Arranged alphabetically, the collection includes correspondence,...
Dates:
1924-1963
Pennington Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0545
Scope and Contents
The Pennington Family Papers consist of correspondence to Louis and Jane Pennington in San Diego from Louis' mother in Oroville, California, and Jane's mother and sister in Charleston, South Carolina. The materials include letters, Christmas cards, a birthday card, and one photograph. There are a few undated letters at the back which are written to Jane from her mother. The majority of the letters are written from Louis’ mother and regard mostly family...
Dates:
1936-1937
Peoples Temple Collection
Collection
Identifier: MS-0183
Scope and Contents
The Peoples Temple Collection (1942-2015) documents portions of the history of Peoples Temple, before and after the mass-suicide and murders in 1978. The collection consists of litigation materials derived Freedom of Information Act requests, copies of original unclassified documents, publications, audiovisual materials, artifacts, and artwork and pays particular attention to the events that unfolded for survivors and relatives after the tragedy. The...
Dates:
1942-2019; Majority of material found in 1972-2011
Performing Arts Portrait Collection
Collection
Identifier: MS-0184
Scope and Contents
The Performing Arts Portrait Collection consists of photographs and other images of several hundred individuals and groups. The majority of photos are of theater and other arts personalities of the 20th century. Examples are Maude Adams, Beaux Arts Quartet, Harry Belafonte, Johnny Cash, Judy Clayton, Greta Garbo, Jack London, Steve Martin, Ralph Nader, Pablo Picasso, Mort Sahl, and Frank Zappa. For additional images, see other performing arts collections and...
Dates:
Majority of material found in 1900-1990
Phi Beta Kappa, San Diego State University Chapter Records
Collection
Identifier: MS-0364
Scope and Contents
Filed chronologically, the collection includes membership lists, event invitations and programs, alumni membership nominations, newsletters, correspondence with other chapters, chapter minutes, manuals and handbooks.
Dates:
1956-2003; Majority of material found in 1970-1979
Phi Sigma Nu Collection
Collection
Identifier: MS-0306
Scope and Contents
The Phi Sigma Nu Collection documents the activities, events, and people associated with the sorority on San Diego State's campus, primarily through scrapbooks. The collection dates from 1925-1976, with most of the materials dating to 1941. The scrapbooks in this collection are dated 1925-1976, 1928-1945, January 1946-February 1948, October 1947-Summer 1949, and 1972-1997. Included in these books are newspaper clippings of events, event flyers,...
Dates:
1925-1976
Philip K. Dick Society Newsletter Collection
Collection
Identifier: MS-0538
Scope and Contents
The Philip K. Dick Society Newsletter Collection contains all 30 issues of the publication.
Dates:
1983-1992
Philippine-American War Scrapbook and Ledger Collection
Collection
Identifier: 9999-181
Scope and Contents
The Philippine-American War scrapbook and ledger collection consists of one book containing newspaper clippings pasted onto the pages of a school ledger. The newspaper clippings, dated from March to June of 1900, document the United States military perspective of the Philippine-American War. Newspaper clippings document battles between U.S. and "rebel" forces, military events and military personnel, death tolls, Manila schools and libraries, economic news relative to the war, and military...
Dates:
Majority of material found in 1900
George Phillips Sweepiana Collection
Collection
Identifier: MS-0186
Scope and Contents
The George Phillips Sweepiana Collection is a comprehensive collection of materials related to chimney sweepers. The collection dates from approximately 1932-1963, with the bulk of the documents undated. It consists of both paper records and artifacts. The collection has a broad interdisciplinary focus and includes literature, history, art, and artifacts relating to chimney sweeping. It has been divided into five series: Research Files, ...
Dates:
1932-1963