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Walter Douglas Portrait and Oral History Collection
Collection
Identifier: MS-15
Abstract
The collection consists of portraits and prints of Santa Barbara citizens who have been active and influential in the work of preserving Santa Barbara's history. They were photographed by Walter Douglas in his home studio between 1996 and 2002. The collection also consists of corresponding oral history interviews with the portrait subjects.
Dates:
1983 - 2002
Found in:
Presidio Research Center
Harry Downie Scrapbook
Item
Identifier: MS-28
Scope and Contents
This scrapbook contains news clippings and copies of newspaper articles, typed and handwritten notes, brochures, articles, and photographs about the history of the Santa Barbara Presidio and the reconstruction of the Presidio in the 1970s.
Dates:
1857 - 1972
Found in:
Presidio Research Center
Early California Lantern Slides
Collection
Identifier: MS-47
Abstract
The Early California Lantern Slides are comprised of 89 glass lantern slides made between 1900 and 1930. The images are primarily of California Missions, but also include other regional subjects such as the California Aqueduct.
Dates:
1900-1930
Found in:
Presidio Research Center
Early days in Santa Barbara and records of the Nidever family
Item — Folder: 1
Identifier: MS-40
Abstract
A short history of the Nidever family with a list of Nidever descendants.
Dates:
1924
Found in:
Presidio Research Center
El Coro del Real Presidio de Santa Barbara Collection
Collection
Identifier: MS-22
Abstract
This collection is made up of the songs that El Coro del Real Presidio de Santa Barbara performed from 1991 to 2009 for its yearly event Las Posadas, as well as several other performances.
Dates:
1991 - 2009
Found in:
Presidio Research Center
El Paseo Scrapbooks
Collection
Identifier: MS-34
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of six scrapbooks containing newspaper clippings and ephemera about the El Paseo complex of buildings and shops (also known as Streets of Spain), including El Paseo Restaurant (also known as Restaurante del Paseo) and the El Presidio building across the street. Their provenance is unclear and they may have come from different donors. Five of the scrapbooks are of the same type and may have come to the Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation when owner Irene...
Dates:
Existence: 1949 - 1966
Found in:
Presidio Research Center
Pedro Fages Calvary Inspection Report
Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-13
Abstract
Pedro Fages (1734–1794) was a Spanish soldier, explorer, and first Lieutenant Governor of the Californias under Gaspar de Portolá. He was the fifth Spanish Governor of Alta California (1782–91) when he wrote the inspection report contained in this holding. The manuscript details the cavalry at the Santa Barbara Presidio, including evaluation of soldiers, equipment, and supplies.
Dates:
1788-08-22
Found in:
Presidio Research Center
Flores Family Papers
Collection — Box: SB-01
Identifier: MS-03
Abstract
This collection consists of twenty handwritten documents, twenty-five newspaper clippings, ten photographs, and three miscellaneous publications concerning Santa Barbara Presidio Commandant Gumesindo Flores and his wife Cipriana Llano Flores.
Dates:
1840 - 1921
Found in:
Presidio Research Center
Gloria Forsyth Papers
Collection — Box: SB-01, Folder: 1
Identifier: MS-19
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of one folder of correspondence, notes, minutes and other miscellaneous publications related to Pearl Chase, several activities of the Plans and Planting Committee of the Community Arts Association of Santa Barbara, and Mrs. Forsyth's role as a member of the committee. Topics covered in these papers include: an article about Santa Barbara's civic pride and historic preservation, reprinted from Reader's Digest (1940); Santa Barbara...
Dates:
1940 - 1988; Majority of material found within 1963 - 1972
Found in:
Presidio Research Center
Delfina De La Guerra Papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-21
Abstract
The Delfina de la Guerra Papers contain the personal papers of Delfina de la Guerra, the last member of the de la Guerra family to reside in Casa de la Guerra. The materials in the collection include photographs, letters, clippings, objects, and pressed flowers.
Dates:
1876 - 1940
Found in:
Presidio Research Center
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