Visual Materials

Descanso Canyon and home of J. B. Banning, Jr

Description: The Banning Family Collection of Photographs, Part II, 1814-1979, consists of 1204 photographs and 23 photographs albums. The three most substantial categories of images in this collection are views of Santa Catalina Island; Banning family properties and residences in southern California; and portraits of family members and relatives. Of special significance are the Catalina photographs documenting the development of the island from a natural enclave with a few inhabitants to a thriving tourist resort. Volume 7 in the Family Album section contains images of the devastating effects of the Catalina fire of 1915. Also of particular interest are photographs of the George S. Patton family.
Type: Visual Materials(Opens in new tab)
Date: undated
Call number: photCL 451
Creator: Banning (Family)(Opens in new tab)
Provenance: Gift of Mrs. Richard W. Call and Mrs. Daniel A. Sisk, June 1996.

Avalon from the South. J. B. Banning's "Descanso House" in foreground

Visual Materials

The Banning Family Collection of Photographs, Part II, 1814-1979, consists of 1204 photographs and 23 photographs albums. The three most substantial categories of images in this collection are views of Santa Catalina Island; Banning family properties and residences in southern California; and portraits of family members and relatives. Of special significance are the Catalina photographs documenting the development of the island from a natural enclave with a few inhabitants to a thriving tourist resort. Volume 7 in the Family Album section contains images of the devastating effects of the Catalina fire of 1915. Also of particular interest are photographs of the George S. Patton family.

photCL 451

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