Photograph collections

Collection of photographs and postcards compiled by Santa Barbara-born and raised architect Ed Jenkins documenting various sites and buildings in Santa Barbara.

The Ed Jenkins Photo Collection includes postcards and photo prints related to local Santa Barbara sites and historic structures. Edward Charles Jenkins was born in Santa Barbara and graduated Santa Barbara High School in 1938, served in WWII and graduated from USC's architecture program, moving back to Santa Barbara in 1973. This collection includes the work of several different Santa Barbara area photographers including Karl Obert, J.R. Knoble, Tomlinson Studios, and Les Smith.

The Presidio Neighborhood Photograph Collection contains images gathered by the Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation during research and activities conducted in support of the reconstruction of the Santa Barbara Presidio. The collection contains a wide variety of image formats taken by many photographers over the course of 150 years.