Browse Collections (14 total)

This collection of ephemera originated with a substantial contribution from Preston Sawyer (1899-1968). He grew up in Santa Cruz and worked for local…

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…

Magazines, Clippings, and Print related to the Feminist movement and LGBTQ+ issues from Santa Cruz in the 1960's to the 1990's.

Special Collections consist of research material donated to Santa Cruz Public Libraries.

Historic homes and gardens in Santa Cruz County documented through photos and articles.

SCPL's collection of maps, available in the Local History Room.

Photographs from the 1860's to the 2000's, documenting the history of Santa Cruz County.

Original articles by library staff and by local authors and material from historical books.

Biographies of military personnel from Santa Cruz County.

Postcards, scanned front and back, depicting Santa Cruz County from the 1880’s to the present.