Historical Society of Southern California Collection - Charles C. Puck Collection of Photographs [graphic], 1880s-1961, (bulk 1920-1940s).

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Historical Society of Southern California Collection - Charles C. Puck Collection of Photographs [graphic], 1880s-1961, (bulk 1920-1940s).

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The collection provides comprehensive pictorial documentation of the changing face of Los Angeles and environs during the first half of the twentieth century. It is especially noteworthy for its focus on Los Angeles city streets and neighborhoods. Also included are photographs of counties across California, other Southwestern states, and Mexico; these are primarily in the form of negatives. The collection includes eight photograph albums put together by Puck that document, through both text and image, adobes and missions, ranchos, and Old Los Angeles.

approximately 11,400 photographs in 42 boxes (30.29 linear ft.)

Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens

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SNAC Resource ID: 7088500

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