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San Marino, CA 91108
Rare Books
Pacific Grove, Monterey Co., California
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Daily: 10 A.M.–5 P.M.
Closed on Tuesdays
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108
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Visual Materials
The C.C. Pierce collection constitutes one of the most important collections of historical photographs of early California and Los Angeles extant. The collection of 10,100 prints was assembled by Charles C. Pierce, a photographer and long-time operator of a thriving Los Angeles photographic business. The collection is divided into nine topical headings devised by Pierce; these include Los Angeles Historical; Indians; Missions; California cities, counties, etc.; Industries and Agriculture; Transportation; Natural History; Art and Architecture; and Miscellaneous Scenery. Within these large sections are smaller categories that focus on the history, landscape, people, civic and cultural events, built environment, and development of Southern California and the Southwest from approximately 1845-1930. Of particular interest are the various Indian tribes depicted as well as all twenty-one of the California Missions.
photCL Pierce
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Visual Materials
A photograph album containing scenic amateur views of Pacific Grove, California, and the surrounding area including Monterey. Includes views of the beach and surf, cypress trees, Point Lobos, scenes of the Chinese fishing village in Pacific Grove, exterior views of the Mission El Carmelo, the Monterey Custom House, and one of the San Carlos Cathedral (Royal Presidio Chapel). The images have brief penciled captions written in the margins.
photCL 428
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Rare Books
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Manuscripts
Collection of maps surveyed for the Los Angeles County Assessor's Office between 1860 and 1897. The maps primarily focus on excavations, improvements, and expansions of roads throughout Los Angeles, San Bernardino, and Orange Counties, with geographic coverage ranging from Malibu to Pomona and Newhall to San Juan Capistrano. Most of the maps show boundary lines of the various Ranchos existent throughout these counties, and many also include buildings, railroads, telegraph lines, land use, relief, and elements of the natural landscape such as canyons and rivers. Also included are maps showing the San Gabriel Mission, San Juan Capistrano Mission, and an elevation of the Los Angeles County court house. Some of the Ranchos depicted include San Antonio, Azusa, San Jose, Los Nogales, San Pedro, San Joaquin, San Rafael, Centinela, La Puente, Sausal Redondo, La Ballona, Rodeo-de-las-Aguas, Cienega, San Pasqual, and San Francisquito. Property shown includes that of Elias 'Lucky' Baldwin, Pio Pico, and Abel Stearns. The maps were originally housed in 16 bound volumes.
LARM_Vol_02_05.01
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Manuscripts
The letter, written by Emmanuel Grove from Luray, Virginia, to his business partner, Nathaniel L. Blakemore, is dated 1851 June 16 and June 23. In the letter, Grove writes about an indebted investor, a disputed banknote, and the lack of profit from "Our Road Company." With typescript of letter.
mssHM 84150