Member Directory Search
Find an archive by searching the L.A. as Subject Directory Portal-- a centralized dynamic space where over 250 L.A. as Subject members promote, share, and bring awareness to the archives that document L.A. and Southern California history. The Directory Portal also connects the public to the individuals and organizations caring for these collections in order to preserve the diverse stories and cultural heritage of Los Angeles through primary source material.
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Los Angeles Harbor Department Historical Archives
The Collections within The Los Angeles Harbor Department Historical Archives document the development of The Los Angeles Harbor as well as the surrounding communities of San Pedro, Wilmington and Long Beach beginning in the late nineteenth century through today. The Archive maintains over 26,000 linear feet of materials including photographs, plans, drawings, books and assorted ephemera that have...
Cal Poly Pomona Special Collections and Archives
Special Collections and Archives collect, organize, preserve, and make available Cal Poly Pomona’s rare books and archival collections. The collections center around themes relevant to the mission of the university and consist of rare and unique books and documents that are available for use by students, faculty, staff, alumni, and scholars. These historic materials support research and teaching...
Los Angeles Public Library, Photograph Collections
The Los Angeles Public Library’s Photograph Collections comprise a number of major collections including: The Security Pacific National Bank Collection, donated to LAPL in 1981, consisting of over 150,000 photographs documenting the growth of Los Angeles and its many neighborhoods. The SPNB Collection also contains images from the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce depicting business, industry,...
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