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The local history collection focuses on the people, places, and events of the Salinas area. The material is for in-library use only. To begin your search, visit the John Steinbeck Library at 350 Lincoln Street in Salinas, and ask the reference librarian for assistance, or call (831) 758-7311 and follow instructions to connect with the Information Desk.
Books, Microfilm, Microfiche
Listed in the Library Catalog organized by: Subject, Title, Author, or Keyword
Clipping Files
Directories, Census Documents, and other indexes
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This document provides a list of directories, census documents, and other indexes that list people, through 1940. |
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Interviews
Only available for in library in exchange for identification. By agreement, tapes cannot be copied. Ask at the information desk for details.
Historical Salinas Newspapers
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Historical Newspapers |
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| Historical newspapers are available at the Steinbeck Library. Most are on microfilm. Microfilm readers and printers are available at the John Steinbeck Library. If you don’t live in this area, contact your local public library for an inter-library loan of the Salinas Californian from the California State Library for issues published between September 1, 1945 through March 3, 1990. For additional research services contact the Monterey County Genealogical Society or Books We Own, both of which are listed in the list of Websites for Salinas History. |
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The Town
Download a Short Short History (1930-2009) of the town known for its California Rodeo, its International Airshow, and its unforgettable teller of tales, John Steinbeck.
The Library
Follow the chronology of the beloved Salinas Public Library built with the help of Andrew Carnegie, the Civic Club, and Salinas residents. This Salinas institution bowsed extensively by the young John Steinbeck and was rescued from extinction by concerned citizens in 2005.
The People
Cooper Family - Essay about one of the town's most memorable and respected African American Families.
Carrie Striening - Essay about an early Salinas resident who was well-known to hundreds in Salinas including the Steinbeck Family.
Conley/Garlinger Interview - Listen to the Adcock sisters and Mr. Conley remember the Alisal and the War Years (World War II).
Other Local Collections
Check the Union Catalog of Historic Documents 2005, prepared by the Monterey County Historical Advisory Commission, in the Local History Collection at LHR 979.47604 MON 2005.
Yearbooks
Only available for use in the library, in exchange for identification. Ask at the reference desk for assistance.
Soil Map
View the USDA 1925 Soil Map for the Salinas Area.
Websites For Salinas History
- American Memory: American Memory at the Library of Congress website has photographs of Salinas agriculture, the Salinas guayule project, and the Salinas Japanese Relocation Center.
- Books We Own: A volunteer will search some local directories or the Salinas Californian. Choose "United States Resources", scroll down to Monterey County and choose your volunteer.
- Calisphere: Calisphere, the University of California’s free public gateway to primary resources like photographs.
- Monterey County Geneological Society: Non-profit organization providing research for a fee.
- Monterey County Historical Society: Monterey County Historical Society is where you can find many full length articles about area history.
- Online Archive of California: Online Archive of California is a union database of materials held by institutions across California
- Steinbeck House: Steinbeck House, run by the Valley Guild, a non-profit volunteer organization, whose purpose is to maintain and preserve the birthplace and boyhood home of John Steinbeck, and to create new revenues for charities in the Salinas Valley.
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