Scope and Contents The content of this note was taken from "Appraisal of A Collection of Photographs, Promotional Booklets and Postcards of Southern California circa 1875-1950" by Michael Dawson. The 50 lots of Southern California promotional literature date from 1880 to 1938 with the majority printed before 1915. The publications, with text and illustrations, promote popular tourist and scenic views from Santa Barbara to San Diego. The publications were funded by the Los Angeles Chamber of...