Pegleg Mine, Liars' and other contests, 1949-03-22 - 1960-03-03
Scope and Contents note
The Local History Collection focuses on the history of Orange County California and the cities within Orange County, Southern California and to a lesser extent California as a whole.
The collection includes 3860 cataloged books and pamphlets, correspondence, ephemera, manuscripts, maps, memoribilia, microfilm, papers, periodicals, posters and photographs.
Dates
- 1949-03-22 - 1960-03-03
Extent
From the Collection: 733 boxes (733 boxes, 3860 volumes in 429 linear feet plus two large orange cabinets drawers and two map cases drawers. )
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
General
Newspaper clippings and photocopies regarding events held in California deserts, including the Liars' contest, the Peg Leg Trek for the lost Pegleg Mine, and the Indio Date Festival, and other festivals.
Creator
- From the Sub-Group: Oliver, Harry, 1888-1973 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the CSUF University Archives & Special Collections Repository
University Archives & Special Collections
Pollak Library South Room 352 (PLS 352)
Fullerton CA 92831-3599 USA
(657) 278-4751
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