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PLACE
THE MANSION
STATE HEADQUARTERS OF THE
CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
2090 Jackson Street, San Francisco 9, California
Founded in 1852 and privately supported,
the Society collects, preserves, and
disseminates information relating to the
history of California and the American West.
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THE LIBRARY READING ROOM - Spacious Vic-
torian master bedrooms on the second floor
have been converted into the Society's modern
20,000-volume reference library. This view
shows a portion of the reading room and the
office of the Librarian beyond. The collection
is one of the best repositories of Californiana
and Western lore in the United States.
& Published by LEE BLAISDELL - PHOTO SERVICE, Monterey, Calif.
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