The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce was founded in 1888 to promote commercial, industrial, and residential growth in Los Angeles and its environs. The collection documents the activities of the organization from 1888 through the 1960s. Included in the collection are minutes from the Board of Director’s meetings, reports and publications from various government agencies and business, manufacturing and trade associations; a 35-year run of the Southern California Business Journal; exhibit and promotional graphics; and photographic materials, including prints, negatives, and slides.