John Elliott | October 20, 2008
Southern California history comes alive Saturday, October 25, 2008 at the 3rd Annual Los Angeles Archives Bazaar. Browse rare collections, consult with experts, learn about family genealogy, preserving your own history, and numerous other topics. Archives Live! offers a wealth of resources for exploring Los Angeles history. Learn about Los Angeles history and join us [...]
Stephanie George | October 6, 2008
It’s Archives Month in California! And, whadda you know…October is designated as National Archives Month, too. First, on the national level: if you’ve never visited the Society of American Archivist’s website, I’d encourage you to do it this month. On the page dedicated specifically to this event http://www.archivists.org/archivesmonth/index.asp you’ll find all kinds of materials, including [...]
Colleen Greene | July 19, 2008
I received the following email of interest on Wednesday, from an HCC colleague: Dear HCC members, Some of you may already be aware of the pending legislation related to public records known as AB 2595, which is making its way through the California legislature. It passed in the House and will be up for a [...]
Colleen Greene | July 19, 2008
An article posted by the Los Angeles Times today cites a neurologist who believes that Pio Pico, governor of pre-statehood California during the 1830s and 1840s, may have been afflicted by a neurological disorder that distorted his physical features and made him impotent for much of his life. The doctor consulted historians and historical images [...]
