Browse Collections (16 total)
Gender-focused zines
These publications may cover a wide range of subjects, from fashion and lifestyle to social issues and politics, tailored to an audience of a specific…
Paul Tutwiler Spirituality Collection
Paul Tutwiler (1929-2014) became interested in Santa Cruz area history while he lived in Bonny Doon (1996-2011). A former priest and philosophy…
Preston Sawyer + Ephemera Collection
This collection of ephemera originated with a substantial contribution from Preston Sawyer (1899-1968). He grew up in Santa Cruz and worked for local…
Santa Cruz Lifestyle and Culture Zines
These zines focus on arts, literature, music, photography, poetry, and literacy. The ‘zines’ include those that are focused around a specific …
Marilyn Hummel: Bonny Doon History and Bonny Doon Ecological Reserve
Marilyn Hummel (1927-2013) was a resident of Bonny Doon from 1968 until her death in 2013. Adapted from her obituary:
Marilyn Hummel held strong…
View the items in Marilyn Hummel: Bonny Doon History and Bonny Doon Ecological Reserve
Special Collections
Special Collections consist of research material donated to Santa Cruz Public Libraries.
Santa Cruz Homes and Gardens
Historic homes and gardens in Santa Cruz County documented through photos and articles.
Photograph Collection
Photographs from the 1860's to the 2000's, documenting the history of Santa Cruz County.
Santa Cruz History Articles
Original articles by library staff and by local authors and material from historical books.