Collection Prefixes
Every item has a unique identifier that begins with a two or three-character prefix. This prefix helps to indicate where the physical item may be located.
AR
Santa Cruz History Articles
Most articles are only online. See individual items for citation information.
Most articles are only online. See individual items for citation information.
CF
Local News Index
Items with the prefix CF are news articles in the Clipping File in the Local History Room at the Downtown Branch. Articles are also available on microfilm and at newspapers.com .
Items with the prefix CF are news articles in the Clipping File in the Local History Room at the Downtown Branch. Articles are also available on microfilm and at newspapers.com .
FE
Faye Ellis Collection
Items are in the Faye Ellis File in the Local History Room at the Downtown branch.
Items are in the Faye Ellis File in the Local History Room at the Downtown branch.
FF
Fugitive Facts
Items are only online.
Items are only online.
HG
Santa Cruz Homes and Gardens
See individual items for citation information.
See individual items for citation information.
LH
Photograph Collection
Most items are in the library's possession. The second part of the identifier indicates the owner of the item. See "Restrictions on Use & Reproduction Policy" for a list of owners.
Most items are in the library's possession. The second part of the identifier indicates the owner of the item. See "Restrictions on Use & Reproduction Policy" for a list of owners.
LN
Local News Index
Items with the LN prefix are articles from older newspapers and are not in the Clipping File. They are available on microfilm and at newspapers.com .
Items with the LN prefix are articles from older newspapers and are not in the Clipping File. They are available on microfilm and at newspapers.com .
MP
Map Collection
Maps are filed either in boxes or in the map cabinet in the Local History Room at the Downtown Branch.
Maps are filed either in boxes or in the map cabinet in the Local History Room at the Downtown Branch.
OS
Remembering Our Own: Santa Cruz Veterans
Items with the prefix OS are compiled from the book by Robert L. Nelson, Old Soldier: the story of the Grand Army of the Republic in Santa Cruz County. Santa Cruz, CA: Museum of Art & History, c2004.
Items with the prefix OS are compiled from the book by Robert L. Nelson, Old Soldier: the story of the Grand Army of the Republic in Santa Cruz County. Santa Cruz, CA: Museum of Art & History, c2004.
PC
Postcard Collection
Most items are also in the postcard binders in the Local History Room at the Downtown Branch.
Most items are also in the postcard binders in the Local History Room at the Downtown Branch.
RO
Remembering Our Own: Santa Cruz Veterans
Items with the prefix RO are compiled from the book by Robert L. Nelson, Remembering Our Own: The Santa Cruz County Military Roll of Honor 1861-2010. Santa Cruz, CA: Museum of Art & History, c2010.
Items with the prefix RO are compiled from the book by Robert L. Nelson, Remembering Our Own: The Santa Cruz County Military Roll of Honor 1861-2010. Santa Cruz, CA: Museum of Art & History, c2010.
SCM/SCS
Local News Index
Items with the prefix of either SCM or SCS are from issues of Santa Cruz Magazine/Santa Cruz Style. Magazines are archived in the Local History Room at the Downtown Branch.
Items with the prefix of either SCM or SCS are from issues of Santa Cruz Magazine/Santa Cruz Style. Magazines are archived in the Local History Room at the Downtown Branch.
SS
Snapshot Stories
Most photographs are the property of the contributors. Please contact the library regarding the right of reproduction.
Most photographs are the property of the contributors. Please contact the library regarding the right of reproduction.