University of Southern California
Collectively preserving, archiving and sharing the rich history and culture of Los Angeles

Water Resource Center Archives, University of California

Address:
Water Resources Center Archives, UC Berkeley, 410 O'Brien Hall
Water Resources Center Archives, UC Berkeley, 410 O'Brien Hall
Berkeley, CA 94720-1718
USA

Contact:
Phone: 510-642-2666
Fax: 510-642-9143
E-mail:

Institution Type: Archive, College/University, Library, Non-profit Organization, Public Sector, Research Center/Institution, Study Center

Web site: http://lib.berkeley.edu/WRCA/

Archives and Collections

Description:
The Water Resources Center Archives (WRCA) is a unique library that collects archival materials on all aspects of water resources in California and the West. WRCA manages over 125 collections with several significant collections that pertain to water development in southern California. These collections include Franks Adams, Harry F. Blaney, John D. Galloway, Walter L. Huber, Oman J. Lillevang, Charles Lee, J.B. Lippincott, Thomas H. Means, Andrae B. Norskog, and James D. Schuyler.

Regions Covered: Los Angeles region

Type of Materials: Architectural Drawings, Books, Databases, Digital Files, Films/Videos/Moving Images, Manuscripts, Maps, Photographs, Printed Works, Rare Books

Time Periods: 1900-1920, 1921-1949, 1950-1963, 1964-1980, 1981-Present

Languages: English

Sectors of the Population: College/University Faculty, Labor Unions, Migrant Workers, Politics/Government, Professional, Native American Descent/Indigenous

Management

Catalog System: Melvyl, OCLC, Online Archive of California (OAC)
Digital Formats: Images (jpg, tiff)
Repository/Depository: Yes
Loan To Others: Yes
Exhibited: Yes
Exhibition Frequency: Infrequently
Outreach: Brochures/Flyers/Pamphlets, Class Visits, Conferences/Conventions, Directories, Exhibitions, Internet, Library Events, Mailings, Meetings, Newsletter, OCLC/RLIN, Online Catalog, Public Lectures & Programs, Word of Mouth