South Pasadena Public Library
South Pasadena Public Library
- Location: South Pasadena, CA
- Website: https://www.southpasadenaca.gov/library
The South Pasadena Public Library (SPPL) was founded on September 10, 1895 and is governed by the City Council-appointed Board of Trustees.
The Local History Collection at SPPL collects and preserves our community’s memory for current and future generations. The collection consists of a variety of materials relating to many aspects of South Pasadena history. Some major categories include: Historic Photographs, South Pasadena Newspapers and Quarterly, Local Yearbooks, City Records and Directories, Biographical Files, Home Research, Obituaries, City Landmarks, and early Library History.
For more information on the Local History Collection please contact the Local History Librarian at localhistory@southpasadenaca.gov or (626)403-7359.
Collections at this institution
Snow
Though rare, snow has fallen on South Pasadena a handful of times. At the beginning of the 20th century, snow commonly fell about once every ten years. Since 1962, there has been no recorded snowfall in Los Angeles. This album contains images from previous snowfall in South Pasadena.
Institution: South Pasadena Public Library
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South Pasadena City Council
This album contains images of South Pasadena City Council.
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11 Items
South Pasadena High School
South Pasadena High School opened in 1904 and currently serves approximately 1,489 students. For more information please contact the Local History Librarian at localhistory@southpasadenaca.gov or (626) 403-7359.
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South Pasadena Junior High School
South Pasadena Junior High School, now South Pasadena Middle School, opened in 1928 at its current location and currently serves 1120 students.
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South Pasadena Police Department
The South Pasadena Police Department began in 1888. Amman Cobb was elected the first City Marshal when the City was incorporated.
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South Pasadena Public Library
The South Pasadena Public Library was founded on September 10, 1895 and is governed by the Library Board of Trustees whose members are appointed by the City Council.
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South Pasadena School District
This album contains images related to the South Pasadena Unified School District Administration.
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Tournament of Roses
The first Tournament of Roses took place in 1890. This album contains images related to South Pasadena's participation in the Parade.
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Transportation
This album contains images of transportation in and around South Pasadena, California.
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