San Luis Obispo County Regional Photograph Collection

Boats moving in the bay, with Morro Rock in the background. The sand spit is also seen running continuously across the Rock's eastern face, dating the photograph before the estuary canal was opened up along the Rock's southern face.

Boats moving in the bay, with Morro Rock in the background. The sand spit is also seen running continuously across the Rock's eastern face, dating the photograph before the estuary canal was opened up along the Rock's southern face.

Morro Rock in the background and the dock area of the bay in the foreground.

An oil refinery next to the ocean.

Garden and Bell Tower located at Mission San Diego de Alcala. Caption on back reads: 'Established July 16th 1769. Campanario and Shrine. This is the outstanding feature of the restored Mission. The Bell Tower reaches a height of over forty six feet, crowned with a large wooden cross, hewn from the remains of original timbers.'

The gate leading to the Inner Patio Garden. Caption on back of card reads: 'Established July 16th, 1769. The Gate to the Inner Patio Garden, showing the Saint Joseph Shrine.'

Front entrance to Mission San Diego de Alcala. Caption on back of card reads: 'Founded by Father Junipero Serra on July 16th, 1769, the first of nine that he established before his death in 1784. There were twenty-one Missions.'

Caption on back of postcard reads: 'Hearst Castle and its surrounding buildings - three guest cottages, the main building with 100 rooms and two swimming pools. Situated atop a hill at San Simeon, California.'  Addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rotsel, 1310 Marsh St., San Luis Obispo, Calif. Message on card reads, 'Hi. Thanks for the card, I know the falls are beautiful and more so this year. We are having cold winds. I doubt if there will [illeg.] summer. Ron is doing a good job. But I sleep most of the night. Lon Cheerio Helen.'

Three men pose for a photograph in the Philippines. A possible identification of the men, left to right: Senator J. Rodriguez, the Parish priest, and Padre Domingo Briones. Message on back of card reads, 'Taken at Parish Priest's House at Badian, Southern Cebu Province. Senator [J.?] Rodriguez, Padre Domingo [Briones?]. M. Ford."

Back of postcard, which reads, 'Best from here, your this summer's travel less youth, Harvey [illeg.].' Addressed to Helen Johnson, Boulder Creek, Santa Cruz County, Calif.

Altar and interior of Mission San Luis Obispo. 'June 7, 1907' written in bottom left hand corner of the front side, and addressed to 'Miss M.C. Meredith, Whittier, Los Angeles Co., Calif.'

Mission San Luis Obispo's exterior, with a handwritten message surrounding the perimeter of the image. Message reads: 'My dear Auntie Victors: It is with sad disappointment to us all: we couldn't take our trip. Mama was taken sick Thursday before we started and is only able to be up now. We were going to go Saturday G.C. It was a case of tin poisoning from eating canned soup. G.C.' Sent from 1029 O St. Fresno, California. Addressed to Mrs. H. Victors, San José, California. Note in bottom left hand corner reads: Hawthorn Farm R.D. No.1.

An illustration of Mission in San Luis Obispo's exterior, with a message handwritten on the front that says, 'Looked for you up the 22nd but got fooled. Dear Billy, True to my promise I drop this card. As a rememberance drop me a line if convenient. Lovingly The Highbinder'. Back of card is addressed to: 'Mr. Billy Silra, Arroyo Grande, Cal.'

Several people gather loosely along Main Street in Morro Bay, California, perhaps to play a game. Message on the back of the card reads, 'Dear Mary, I am having a nice time but a fellow has to rough it I tell you nothing doing very much we had a nice boat ride and go to church of nights, haha. Addie.' Addressed to Mrs. Mary King, San Miguel, California.

Booklet of postcards which include: On the front cover: Morro Rock and sailboats at the dock. On the back cover: 'Aerial of Morro Bay,' looking west towards Morro Rock and the Pacific Ocean. The sand spit crosses the length of the Rock's easter face, dating the photograph to prior to the estuary canal being moved to alongside the Rock's southern face. When the tab is folded out, a 'Greetings from:' message becomes visible and the booklet can be folded out to reveal the rest of the booklet's postcards.  First fold-out postcard: 'Aerial of Morro Rock,' view of Morro Rock and Morro Bay, looking southeast towards San Luis Obispo. Second fold-out postcard: 'Downtown Morro Bay,' view looking west down a street in Morro Bay (possibly Beach Street?). Third fold-out postcard: 'Morro Bay seen from Baywood's multi-flowered coast line,' view of Morro Bay from the back bay in Baywood, with a bed of purple and pink flowers in the foreground. Fourth fold-out postcard: 'Boating at Morro Bay,' several sail boats and one motor boat sail in the bay. Fifth fold-out postcard: 'A lovely resort town on scenic Highway 1,' view of Morro Rock looking northwest along the edge of the bay where boats and some structures can be seen. Sixth fold-out postcard: 'Sail Boats on Morro Bay' Seventh fold-out postcard: 'Morro Rock at Morro Bay,' a view of the Rock with a fishing boat in the foreground. Eighth fold-out postcard: 'Morro Bay,' a view of Morro Bay (the body of water), looking north Ninth fold-out postcard: 'Morro Rock,' view of Morro Rock, looking northwest from the edge of Morro Bay's beachfront road. Yellow flowers are in the foreground. Tenth fold-out postcard: 'The Fishing Fleet at rest,' docked in Morro Bay. Eleventh fold-out postcard: 'Central California's fastest growing Seashore Resort,' with cars parked along the bay shore, and boats in the bay. Morro Rock visible in the background, with the view facing northwest. Twelfth fold-out postcard: 'Morro Bay discovered by Cabrillo in 1542,' a view of the Rock from the southern edge of Morro Bay, looking northwest.

Illustration of a snowy lake and cabin, holly, and a message that reads 'Best Christmas Wishes: On Christmas Day, with Greetings gay, I send sincere Good Wishes.' Back of postcard reads: 'My dear friend, Again the year has [illeg.] [illeg.] I hope that all is well with you. Mr. [illeg.] joins me in [illeg.] wrote and I am as always truly [illeg.] friend. M.E. L. [illeg.].' Addressed to: Mrs. C. E. [illeg.].

Postal card date stamped 1905 addressed to Mrs. W. T. Spurlock, Saticoy, Ventura, Calif. The message which reads: '[illeg.]-Wednesday [illeg.] Dear wife, We arrived OK at noon very pleasant ride. Found it some warm but just what I wanted. Before we got fixed up Susie had rosy [illeg.]. It is cool this evening I am feeling much better me [illeg.] room of Mrs. [illeg.]have 4 room and [illeg.] 2nd door below with trees around I think almost the coolest place in town. Will write letter tomorrow. Hubby.'

Postal card date stamped August 17, 1877 addressed to County Clerk, San Louis Obispo Co., San Louis Obispo, Cal. Filed Aug. 1877, Nathan King, County Clerk, [illeg.] dept. Postal card date stamped August 17, 1877 with message on back which says, 'Tomales, Cal. Marin Co. Aug 16th 1977. Dear sir: Please send me transfer of my name from your County Register to this (Marin) immediately & oblige your [illeg.], George Albert Freeman.'

Postal card from the Office of the County Clerk, Los Angeles County to County Clerk, San Louis Obispo Co, California. [illeg.][illeg.]38, Filed Aug 1877, Nathan King, County Clerk. Form reads, 'Los Angeles, Aug. 14th 1877 County Clerk of San L Obispo County: - DEAR SIR - Please send me the Certificate of Registration and cancellation of Henry Lacy. Age 34 years in 1873 years, Nativity: Iceland, Occupation: , from your Great Register, and oblige, Yours, Respectfully, W. Potts CLK, By A Rimpan D.C.'

Postal card from the Daniel Kevane, Secretary of the California State Board of Examiners, to E.J. Wickson, Esq. Berkeley, Cal. Form reads, 'Sacramento, cal., January 14, 1902. Your claim for $2006.57, filed in this office, 1902, was this day allowed for $2006.37, by the State Board of Examiners. Respectfully yours, Daniel Kevane, Secretary. Note - From the original claim the following items were disallowed: Error of 20¢ in Shackelford bill.'

United States Postal Card from J. J. Hunt, San Benito County Clerk, to to County Clerk, San Luis Obispo County, Cal, with form message which reads,'3402, Great Register, San Benito County, Number: 1554, Name: Thiele August, Age: 39, Nativity: France, Occupation: Jewler [Jeweler] [sic], Local Residence: Hollister, Naturalized: (Date: May 4 1875, Place: Modesto Stanislaus Co., By What Court: County), Date of Registration: Oct 14 1875, Sworn: Yes, Cancellation: Oct 23 1876, State of California. County of San Benito, I, J.J. Hunt, County Clerk of said county, do hereby certify the foregoing is a full and correct transcript of the entries of the Registration of said August Thiele on the Great Register of San Benito county, as the same therein appears, including his cancellation. Attest my hand and the seal of the County Court this 23 day of Oct 1876 JJ Hunt Clerk. By Deputy Clerk.'

The Atascadero Inn and fountain in foreground. Back of postcard reads: 'Dear Aunt Josephine, We have had a nice game of golf and enjoyed our visit to [illeg.] [illeg.] [illeg.] very much. Love to you and Uncle Charles, Geraldine Russell.' Addressed to Mrs. Charles T. Gerueau, Los Angeles California, Arcady Hotel, Wiltshire Blvd.

Exterior of souvenir folder and postcard which contains images of Atascadero. Photos of scenes from around Atascadero fold out from the middle of the souvenir folder. There are 11 photos on each side of the fold out. The first scan is of the exterior folder with two images on it- The Atascadero Civic Center and 'the lake'. The second scan is the first 4 photos of the first side- they consist of photographs of: Atascadero Civic Center from Academy Hill, the laying of the Administration Building cornerstone circa 1914, finished Administration Building from the Civic Center Group, and a rendering of the Atascadero Opera House. The third scan is the next 4 photos of the first side- they consist of photographs of: The Department Store, The Headquarters House in February, a glimpse of the Atascadero Lake from Park, and a photo of the Headquarters Temporary Office. The fourth scan is the last 3 photos of the first side- they consist of photographs of: 'Atascadero Dears' (a photo of women, deer, and dog), Bridge over Atascadero Creek at Civic Center, and the Headquarters House in Midwinter. The fifth scan is the first 4 photos of the second side. They consist of photographs of: Approaching Civic Center from the State Highway in Atascadero, Midget Caterpillar Cultivating Young Orchards in Atascadero, the Lighthouse at Atascadero Lake, and a photo of a woman by the seashore in November. The sixth scan is the next 4 photos of the second side. They consist of photographs of: the Atascadero Lake from the South End of Central Park, a young Orchard among the Great Oaks in Atascadero, the north entrance to Atascadero Estate, and one of the constriction camps in Atascadero.   The seventh scan is the last 2 photos of the second side. They consist of photographs of: A view along the the Atascadero Creek, and another photo of men clearing off oaks for orchards.