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Ralph Bowers Bowman San Diego Photographs Collection
Collection
Identifier: MS-0537
Scope and Contents
The Ralph Bowers Bowman San Diego Photographs Collection (1922-1937) includes scenes of the San Diego metropolitan area. Subjects of the photographs include landmarks, waterfront scenes of fishing boats, freights ships and naval ships; Balboa Park; La Jolla; Point Loma; aerial views; street scenes; football games; visiting dignitaries; and personal photographs of Bowman's children and family. Also documented by the photographs are several road trips to St....
Dates:
1922-1937
Leon Williams Papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0398
Scope and Contents
The Leon Williams Papers document three decades of William's public service career, and includes news clippings, photos, correspondence, invitations, public appearance forms, public opinions, campaign information, reports, ordinances, plaques, certificates of achievement, various committee files, and conference minutes. During his time on city council, Williams advocated land use programs, revitalization of older neighborhoods, and the use of public...
Dates:
1961-2006
Old Globe Theatre Photograph Collection
Collection
Identifier: MS-0178
Scope and Contents
The Old Globe Theatre Photograph Collection documents the photographic history of the Old Globe Theatre and contains four series: Productions; Shakespeare Festival; Events, Programs, and Facilities; and Portraits and Publicity Stills. The first three series are arranged chronologically, with oversized photographs listed at the end of each series. The ...
Dates:
1920-2006; Majority of material found in 1935-2006
San Diego Vertical File
Collection
Identifier: MS-0227
Scope and Contents
The San Diego Vertical File contains a variety of materials documenting or relevant to San Diego's local history. It has been compiled by department staff over several decades.
Dates:
1820-2006
San Diego Memorabilia Collection
Collection
Identifier: MS-0217
Scope and Contents
The San Diego Memorabilia Collection contains historic ephemera related to San Diego. Brochures, tickets, programs, labels, flyers, photographs, stereoscopic views, pamphlets, and postcards are all part of the collection. Most materials do not have dates, although a date is noted where discernible, and most date from the very late nineteenth century or the first half of the twentieth century.Items are arranged by relevant place or topic. Series 15,...
Dates:
1868-1976; Majority of material found in 1890-1930
San Diego Scrapbook Collection
Collection
Identifier: MS-0419
Scope and Contents
Most of the eleven scrapbooks in this collection date from the early twentieth century and depict San Diego life through the various photographs, news clippings, and ephemera items within each one. Where discernible, the scrapbook creator has been noted; however, the creator is unknown in most scrapbooks. Any discernible named persons, places, events, and/or activities are summarized in the description of each individual scrapbook.
Dates:
1896-1940
San Diego Stadium Construction Collection
Collection
Identifier: MS-0215
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of materials relating to the construction of San Diego Stadium, dating from 1965-67. It includes legal documents, contracts, progress reports, and photographs.
Dates:
1965-1968
Old Globe Theatre Records
Collection
Identifier: MS-0047
Scope and Contents
The Old Globe Theatre Records document the operation, administration, creative history, development, and growth of California’s longest-running not-for-profit regional theatre. The records contain detailed documentation of numerous productions, correspondence, promotional materials, and organizational and administrative records. The Old Globe Theatre Records are divided into fifteen series: Historical...
Dates:
1885-2012; Majority of material found in 1935-2005
Richard Alf Papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0523
Scope and Contents
Materials in the Richard Alf Papers document Alf's various businesses, including his comic book mail order business and store, as well as his involvement with San Diego Comic-Con, the largest comic and pop culture convention in the world. The collection includes correspondence, original artwork, publications, business files, and San Diego Comic-Con materials. The collection is divided into four series: Personal Files, ...
Dates:
1955-2011; Majority of material found in 1968-1977
Exploring Family School Records
Collection
Identifier: MS-0107
Scope and Contents
The Exploring Family School collection documents the founding, curriculum, and thirteen year operation of Exploring Family School (EFS). It consists of board minutes, executive files, newsletters, budget reports, staff notes, and curricula pertaining to the operation of the school. The collection also includes correspondence with other free schools and some countercultural ephemera. The collection is organized into four series: Board and Committee Minutes, Staff Notes and Yearbooks,...
Dates:
1969-1983