Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation Institutional Records
Content Description
The inactive Institutional Records of the Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation have been collected together and described in two batches:
The first major batch of records includes 32 boxes of institutional records documented under accession number 2012.06.
The second major batch of records includes approximately 22 boxes of institutional records documented under accession number 2019.326.
Dates
- 1963 - 2012
Creator
- Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
These institutional records may contain confidential and sensitive business, financial, or personnel information. Therefore, the Archivist will need to review any records requests and obtain the permission of the Executive Director prior to granting researcher access.
History of the Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation
Founded in 1963 by community activist Pearl Chase and a group of local residents, the Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation was formed to rebuild the historic Santa Barbara Presidio. The following timeline gives highlights of the organization.
1959
At the urging of Pearl Chase, historian Glen Price of the State of California reported on the feasability of rebuilding the Spanish Presidio and creating a state historic park.
1961
Dr. James Deetz conducted the first recorded excavation of the Presidio.
1963
SBTHP was incorporated and held its first board meeting on January 18.
1964
SBTHP acquired El Cuartel, an original section of the Presidio and it was given to the State in 1967.
1966
Two lots where the original chapel stood were purchased, and archaeological excavations there uncovered evidence to support forming a state park.
1967
Joint powers agreement between the City and County of Santa Barbara signed with SBTHP and the State of California listed as interested parties.
1970
El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park becomes official.
1969
Presidio Volunteers formed to help reconstruct Presidio.
1971
Suski family donated El Paseo and Casa de la Guerra to SBTHP.
1972
Concession agreement signed with the State to operate and develop the State Park. The Bonilla House was purchased with a donation from Pearl Chase.
1976
SBTHP acquired the Cota-Knox House and the Pico Adobe; these were conveyed to the State in the 1980s.
Extent
23.4 Linear Feet ( in 52 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Condition Description
Papers appear to be in mostly fair condition and in original order. The record storage boxes containing the accession are in poor or damaged condition and exhibit signs of insect infestation.
Creator
- Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation (Organization)
- Chase, Pearl, 1888-1979 (Conceptor, Person)
- Whitehead, Richard S., 1907-1988 (Author, Person)
- Hass, Jeremy D., 1936-2014 (Person)
- Cleveland, Robert (Person)
- Ruiz, Russell A. (Russell Antonio), 1925-1988 (Artist, Person)
- Title
- Guide to the Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation Institutional Records
- Status
- In Progress
- Author
- Dez Alaniz
- Date
- 2021-12-09
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- English
- Edition statement
- First Edition
Repository Details
Part of the Presidio Research Center Repository