Santa Clara (Calif.) -- History, Local

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This collection consists of several anthropological publications produced by, or contributed to by, SCU faculty members. It also contains materials related to the anthropolical history of the Santa Clara Valley.

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Files include publications of the Campus Archaeologist, an archaeological survey, test, and monitoring reports.

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The Bond Family Photograph Collection, 1895-1906, documents the life of Judge Hiram Gilbert Bond, his wife Laura Higgins, their sons, Marshall and Louis, and their son's wives Amy L. Bond (wife of Marshall), and Mary Bond (wife of Louis). The Bond family lived on their estate, New Park, in Santa Clara, CA. The collection consists of one series: Series I. Photographs.

Abstract The Murphy Family Papers, 1842-1910 (bulk 1850-1880), document the lives of the Murphy family before and after their arrival to the San Jose, California area. The records consist of correspondence, indentures, legal paperwork, bills, receipts, and maps of property that the family owned. This collection is arranged into three series: Series I. Martin Murphy, Jr.’s Papers, 1842-1885 (bulk 1850-1880); Series II. Murphy Family Miscellaneous Papers, 1846-1870 (bulk 1850-1870); and Series III....

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The Santa Clara University Artifact Collection consists of artifacts, ephemera, textiles, memorabilia, art works and archeological materials documenting the history of the University and important events in its past. Particular coverage is given to items commemorating important events in university history such as the reroute of the Alameda in 1986 and the 150th anniversary of the university in 2001.

Abstract The Santa Clara Valley Local History Collection, 1847-2006 (bulk 1890-1960) documents the history of the Santa Clara Valley after the arrival of European and overland settlers. The records consist of Chamber of Commerce publications promoting the Santa Clara Valley as an idyllic place to live, work and visit; writings, reminiscences, photographs and ephemera documenting the prominent pioneer and Californio families of the Santa Clara Valley; and printed...