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California Proposition 20, Coastal Initiative Collection
Collection
Identifier: MS-0195
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of materials regarding the Proposition 20 campaign from 1972, most of which are from organizations which worked to defeat the measure.
Dates:
1972-1972; Majority of material found in 1972
Merle Clayton Papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0089
Scope and Contents
This small collection consists primarily of research materials used by Merle Clayton, author of several local history pieces for San Diego Magazine. The materials consist of paper records, photographs, and several copies of San Diego Magazine. Clayton did a series of pieces on topics in the history of theatre and performing arts in San Diego, and most of this material pertains to that work.Series I, ...
Dates:
1951-1976; Majority of material found in 1970-1973
Desert Protective Council (DPC) Records
Collection
Identifier: MS-0103
Scope and Contents
The Desert Protective Council Records (1938-2016) document the operations of the Desert Protective Council and various environmental causes across the United States. The collection consists of correspondence, publications related to environmental projects, news clippings, newsletters, and topical files. The collection is divided into three series: Administrative Files, Publications, and Topical...
Dates:
1938-2016; Majority of material found in 1954-2016
Mark Freeman Papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0113
Scope and Contents
The Freeman papers document the production of four documentary films produced, directed, written, filmed, and / or edited by Mark Freeman while he was on the faculty at San Diego State University. The papers date from 1997-2005, with the bulk of documents created in 2003 for Families and Flowers and 2005 for Talking Peace. The collection consists of production files, published materials, and film in varying formats. While the records in this collection were created during Freeman’s time at...
Dates:
1997-2005; Majority of material found in 2003-2005
Joel N. Johnson Playbill Collection
Collection
Identifier: MS-0135
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of programs, fliers, and magazines pertaining to theater, music, and dance.
Dates:
1952-2003
Roscoe A. Poland Environmental Collection
Collection
Identifier: MS-0192
Scope and Contents
The collection documents local agriculture, business, construction, economic conditions, the environment, land, parks, recreation, and tourism. It consists of correspondence, publications, maps and other data relating to a series of public hearings held pursuant to the Wilderness Act (PL88-577) of 1964 regarding the disposition of environmentally sensitive localities.
Dates:
1957-1986
San Diego Corral of the Westerners Records
Collection
Identifier: MS-0507
Scope and Contents
The San Diego Corral of the Westerners Records document the publishing history and administrative organization of this non-profit entity dedicated to preserving the history of the American West. These records include correspondence, meeting notices and minutes, event information, membership rosters, financial statements, and documentation of the Corral’s creative output such as newsletters, book production materials, and sample book artwork. Although the...
Dates:
1921-2013; Majority of material found in 1967-2012
Sierra Club, San Diego Chapter Records
Collection
Identifier: MS-0027
Dates:
1946-2008; Majority of material found in 1970-2000; Record Keeping: Acquired: 1985
U. S. Grant Hotel Records
Collection
Identifier: MS-0256
Scope and Contents
The U.S. Grant Hotel Records consist of financial reports, correspondence, purchase orders, and committee reports mostly documenting Roy Lake's management, but including much earlier records, as well. The collection also includes blueprints and architectural renderings documenting its numerous renovations. The U.S. Grant Hotel records date from 1922 to 1977. The blueprints and architectural renderings date from 1926 to 1970. The collection is arranged in...
Dates:
1922-1977
Walker Scott Department Store Records
Collection
Identifier: MS-0265
Scope and Contents
This collection documents the activities of the Walker Scott Department Store Company, run by George A. Scott. The records date from 1915-1993, with the bulk of the documents created in the 1960s during the company’s expansion to other branch stores. The series are Management Files, Minutes, Newsletters, News Clippings, Photographs and Artifacts. The Management Files are...
Dates:
1915-1993; Majority of material found in 1960-1969