The Register of
Southwest Postcard Collection
1900 - 1968

MSS 0235

Mandeville Special Collections Library
Geisel Library
University of California, San Diego

Extent: 0.40 linear feet (2 card file boxes)

Abstract

A collection of ca. 500 postcards bearing images of the southwest United States and Baja, California. The collection is arranged geographically by name of the location represented on the postcard. Sites of interest include Ensenada, La Paz, Tijuana, Del Mar, San Diego, and Santa Barbara. The majority of the postcards date between 1900 and 1930.

Historical Background

Scope and Content

An artificial collection constructed by Mandeville staff from two or more accessions of postcards featuring images of southwestern and Baja California sites. The collection is added to as postcards are received.

Finding aid generated: 2005-10-31