Archival Finding Aids
Title
John C. Gordon Photographic Collection
Dates
1910-1963
Collection Number
MSS-1996-03-29
Abstract
The John C. Gordon Photographic Collection documents the history of San José and the Santa Clara Valley from 1910 to 1963. The collection consists of 6,000 photographic prints and 187 panorama prints. The photographic prints are organized by subject, covering a variety of topics that illustrate everyday life in the region. This collection documents the changes in area business ventures that include agriculture, fruit canning and processing, banking, local businesses, aeronautics, railroads, and other manufacturing businesses. The collection also includes 525 panorama nitrate and safety film negatives, 10,000 glass and film negatives, and the photographer's portfolios and negative index. These items are not described in this collection inventory, but will be added at a future date. This collection is arranged into two series: Series I. Photographic Prints; and Series II. Panorama Prints.
Document Type
Finding Aid
Upload Date
2009
Recommended Citation
John C. Gordon Photographic Collection, MSS-1996-03-29, San José State University Library Special Collections & Archives.
Indexing Terms
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The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the library's online public access catalog.
Gordon, John C., 1887-1967. California -- History -- Photographs. California -- Social life and customs -- Photographs. Santa Clara Valley (Santa Clara County, Calif.) -- History -- Photographs.