1906 Earthquake, 1906-2006 (bulk 1906)
Scope and Content
This series documents the aftermath of the 1906 earthquake in San Francisco and Santa Clara counties. Included is a series of San Francisco Examiner photographic supplements documenting earthquake damage to buildings in San Francisco; a mayoral proclamation establishing a curfew in San Jose; a Mercury-Herald Extra “San Francisco Reported Destroyed” from April 18, 1906; a photocopied version of E Day 1906: Witness to an Earthquake by Ralph Rambo; Palo Alto 1906 by Linda Dick; and a program from Santa Clara’s 1906 Earthquake Remembrance Ceremony, held in 2006.
Dates
- Creation: 1906-2006 (bulk 1906)
Creator
- From the Collection: Santa Clara University (Calif.) (Organization)
- From the Collection: Spearman, Arthur D. (Person)
Language of Materials
English
Access
The collection is open for research. There are no restrictions.
Extent
From the Collection: 6.9 Linear Feet (10 boxes, 2 items)
Arrangement
This series is arranged chronologically.
Repository Details
Part of the Archives & Special Collections, Santa Clara University Library Repository
Santa Clara University Library
500 El Camino Real
Santa Clara California 95053-0500 USA US
408-554-5530
Email: specialcollections@scu.edu