Directory of History Resources

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Lists sites offering historical information related to or about Orange County, California. Sites specifically for Historical Buildings would be listed in Arts_and_Entertainment/Architecture/Historic_Buildings if available.

Subcategories

• Anaheim
• Lake Forest

Resources in This Category

• Historic Photos of Southern Orange County

  http://www.light-headed.com/asite/laguna/laguna_history/historic_photos/historic_photos_index.php
  Old photos, post cards, and vintage ads of Laguna Beach, Dana Point, San Clemente, and San Juan Capistrano. A Short History of Laguna Beach, and post cards of Three Arch Bay.

• History of Orange County, California

  http://books.google.com/books?id=yhMVAAAAYAAJ
  By Samuel Armour. Los Angeles: Historic Record Company, 1921. E-text by Google Books. Includes biographical sketches of leading men and women of the county.

• Internet Archive: A Rambling Sketch In and About Laguna and Arch Beaches

  http://www.archive.org/details/ramblingsketchin00huff/
  Published by D. A. Hufford, 1922. A short promotional work commissioned by a local resort describes the area as a paradise. Includes a photo of Laguna Beach and of the Mission at San Juan Capistrano.

• O.C. History Roundup

  http://ochistorical.blogspot.com/
  Information and photos for people interested in the history of Orange County.

• Orange County Historical Commission

  http://ocparks.com/about/historical/
  County appointed citizen advisory group whose role is to advise the Board of Supervisors’ and County agencies. Meetings, agenda, programs, and publications.

• Orange County Historical Society

  http://www.orangecountyhistory.org/
  Dedicated to the discovery, preservation, and dissemination of the history of Orange County. Announcements, history time line, and books for sale.

• Orange County Jewish Historical Society

  http://jewishorangecounty.org/about/who-we-are/historical-society
  Mission and volunteer application form. Includes a time line and annotated photo gallery.

• Orange County, CA History Page

  http://www.ocf.berkeley.edu/~kennyk/oc/
  A brief survey with links and pictures.

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