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Monterey Harbor, 1852 Monterey Harbor, 1852 Monterey fishing boats, 1933. Julian P. Graham, photographer. Circular of California authority, 1847 Edward, Cole, Neill, and Chan Weston, 1947 Hotel Monterey
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The California History Room now opens at 1 p.m. Wednesdays to provide staff time and space for archival processing and conservation. Hours are Monday and Wednesday 1 p.m. - 9 p.m., Tuesday 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., Thursday and Friday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
The Library collects and preserves our community's memory in the California History Room. Written, visual and audible materials created by and about Monterey-area residents are housed in a climate-controlled room, and are available to the public and scholars for research. Collections document early California, the geographic, cultural and social region including the Monterey Peninsula, and the City of Monterey.
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The California History Room collections contain books, magazines, newspapers, photographs, maps, drawings, pamphlets, diaries, letters, videos, DVDs, clippings, and other materials illuminating every aspect of life in Monterey area communities. Archival collections and digitized sample images are included in the Library catalog. Frequently Asked Questions about the California History Room and Archives.

For additional information contact Archivist Dennis Copeland or call 831.646.3741.

 

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Local History Links
California History Index
California Historical Society journal, available in the California History Room
California State Archives
Early land grants and other records, including those from the former capital, Monterey.
City of Monterey Museums
Colton Hall Museum
Presidio of Monterey Museum
Harrison Memorial Library Local History Department
Historic Monterey
Monterey County: A Multiracial/Multiethnic Demographic History
Monterey County Genealogical Society
Monterey County Herald archives
Available in the Library
Monterey County Historical Society
Monterey County Weekly archives
Available in the Library
Monterey History and Art Association
The Maritime Museum of Monterey
Monterey Region Historical Collections
Monterey State Historic Parks
Pacific Grove Heritage Society
Time-Line for Historic Monterey
Alvarado Street, ca. 1946
Genealogy Links
Death records (California)
Early California Mission Registers
Land patents - Monterey County
Kindred Trails, Monterey County, California
Military records
Monterey County USGenWeb
Obituaries: contact the Reference Desk or Archivist
Sanchez File or Roach-Belcher Feud
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