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Burns Photo Albums, 1890s, 1900s, 1910, 1933, 1940s-1960s, 1987, 1989, 1997, 2020-2021, undated

 Series — Multiple Containers

Scope and Contents

This series contains multiple sets of photographs from different Burns family photo albums and collections, with newspaper clippings and remembrance cards of Irene Burns’ life. Included are photos of the aftermath of the 6.4 magnitude earthquake that hit off the shore of Long Beach, California in 1933. There are photos from the personal photo album of John and Irene Burns with photos from 1943. Also included are candid Burns family photos from the holidays in 1987, 1989, and 1997; as well as images of Jennings family members such as Raleigh and Emma Jennings; Cyrus and Orpha Jennings; D.W. Banker; Horace Banker; Robert Banker; and others; Banker family homes in Minnesota; images of childhood and family friends; and images from John and Irene's wedding.

Dates

  • 1890s, 1900s, 1910, 1933, 1940s-1960s, 1987, 1989, 1997, 2020-2021, undated

Conditions Governing Access

There are no access restrictions on this collection.

Extent

From the Collection: 10 boxes (six document boxes; two oversized boxes; two photograph boxes)

From the Collection: 6.25 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

General

oversized images are located in box 10.

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the California State University Dominguez Hills, Gerth Archives and Special Collections Repository

Contact:
University Library South -5039 (Fifth Floor)
1000 E. Victoria St.
Carson CA 90747
310-243-3895