Photograph files 1875-1967 (bulk 1936-1967)

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Photograph files 1875-1967 (bulk 1936-1967)

The collection consists of photographic negatives and prints and copy prints, created or collected by Morgan during his career as a local news photographer. Subjects include historic sites and events, auto races, the Monterey County Fair, the Monterey Centennial Celebration, fishing boats, fishermen, etc.

10 linear ft. : 3,480 images; stored in photograph album boxes and document cases.Negatives : 10 x 12 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6811235

Monterey Public Library

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