Pomona Public Library
In the Municipal Complex
625 S. Garey Avenue
Pomona, CA 91769
909-620-2043
http://www.youseemore.com/pomona/about.asp
Mon-Weds: 12p-7p
Sat: 12p-5p
Free
The Pomona Public Library features changing Library Exhibits as well as Art Gallery Exhibits.
Laura Ingalls Wilder Collection
The handwritten manuscript of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little Town on the Prairie is the heart of the Pomona Public Library’s Laura Ingalls Wilder Collection. The donation resulted from the friendship between Mrs. Wilder and Miss Clara Webber, the Pomona Public Library’s children’s librarian from 1948-1970.
The collection also includes the original typewritten manuscript of By the Shores of Silver Lake and Remember Me, one of Michael Landon’s scripts of the television series Little House on the Prairie. Also on display are also copies of the original correspondence between Mrs. Wilder and Miss Webber, signed first editions of the “Little House” books and copies of the books in other languages.
The manuscript, facsimiles of the letters between Mrs. Wilder and Miss Webber and other items from the Wilder Collection are on permanent display in the alcove off the Children's Room.
Doll Collection
The Doll Collection numbers over 900 dolls. Most of the dolls are from other countries and many of them are antiques. The collection began when Miss Clara Webber, the children’s librarian from 1948-1970, donated her personal collection of dolls. Many of her dolls depicted literary characters. Other people donated more foreign, literary and historical character dolls.
Most of the dolls are on permanent display in cases throughout the main floor of the Library. The Pomona Public Library is proud of its unique collection of dolls and is pleased to have them on display for the community to enjoy.
Contact the Library for latest information.
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Sunday, January 2, 2011
Chinatown Heritage & Visitors Center, Los Angeles
Chinatown Heritage & Visitors Center
411 Bernard Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
323-222-0856
http://www.chssc.org/chsscpage.shtml
Sun: 12p-4:30p
The Chinese Historical Society of Southern California was founded in 1975. It's aim is to discover and share Chinese-American history. In 1995, the Society moved into these two Victorian houses (see top picture), built in 1886 and 1888 by Philip Fritz, an emigrant from Alsace (German/French border region), for his family.
Today, the Visitors Center shows the history of the Chinese in Southern California. On display are also artifacts from the archaeological dig performed during excavations for the Metro Red line at Union Station (the location of Los Angeles' original Chinatown).
Archive Room: The research collection includes manuscripts, photographs, artifacts, as well as tapes and transcripts from a Chinatown oral history project.
The bookstore stocks volumes on local and national Chinese-American history.
Historical Tour of New Chinatown
Chinatown was relocated in 1938 to its present location from the area where Union Station is now. The Chinese Historical Society of Southern California offers docent guided historical tour of the New Chinatown.
A tour can be anywhere from 1 hour to 6 hours. It is dependent on the availability of our volunteer docents. The cost is $5 per adult and $3 per student for a group tour of up to 2 hours. There is a minimum of 10 person required in a group tour. Please call for appointment, 323.222.0856.
If you prefer to go on a self guided tour you can pick up a self-guided walking historic trail. The brochure is Angels Walk LA prepared by MTA. It is free.
Chinese Historical Society of Southern California also offers a number of educational programs located at different venues throughout the greater Los Angeles area. Visit their website for current events.
Contact the Historical Society for its latest information.
411 Bernard Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
323-222-0856
http://www.chssc.org/chsscpage.shtml
Sun: 12p-4:30p
The Chinese Historical Society of Southern California was founded in 1975. It's aim is to discover and share Chinese-American history. In 1995, the Society moved into these two Victorian houses (see top picture), built in 1886 and 1888 by Philip Fritz, an emigrant from Alsace (German/French border region), for his family.
Today, the Visitors Center shows the history of the Chinese in Southern California. On display are also artifacts from the archaeological dig performed during excavations for the Metro Red line at Union Station (the location of Los Angeles' original Chinatown).
Archive Room: The research collection includes manuscripts, photographs, artifacts, as well as tapes and transcripts from a Chinatown oral history project.
The bookstore stocks volumes on local and national Chinese-American history.
Historical Tour of New Chinatown
Chinatown was relocated in 1938 to its present location from the area where Union Station is now. The Chinese Historical Society of Southern California offers docent guided historical tour of the New Chinatown.
A tour can be anywhere from 1 hour to 6 hours. It is dependent on the availability of our volunteer docents. The cost is $5 per adult and $3 per student for a group tour of up to 2 hours. There is a minimum of 10 person required in a group tour. Please call for appointment, 323.222.0856.
If you prefer to go on a self guided tour you can pick up a self-guided walking historic trail. The brochure is Angels Walk LA prepared by MTA. It is free.
Chinese Historical Society of Southern California also offers a number of educational programs located at different venues throughout the greater Los Angeles area. Visit their website for current events.
Contact the Historical Society for its latest information.
Monday, December 20, 2010
Los Angeles Public Library, Los Angeles
Los Angeles Public Library
Central Public Library
630 W. 5th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90071
213-228-7000
http://www.lapl.org/events
Tue, Thurs: 10a-8p
Weds, Fri, Sat: 10a-5:30p
Free.
Parking: there are several pay lots/garages in the area. Parking validation is available for certain lots. Contact the library for the latest information.
The Los Angeles Public Library exhibits are created from the vast resources in its collection as well as other sources. Exhibits are based on books and manuscripts, posters, photographs, and film.
The historic Central Public Library also features docent-led tours of the library itself focusing on art and architecture.
Contact the library for its latest information.
Central Public Library
630 W. 5th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90071
213-228-7000
http://www.lapl.org/events
Tue, Thurs: 10a-8p
Weds, Fri, Sat: 10a-5:30p
Free.
Parking: there are several pay lots/garages in the area. Parking validation is available for certain lots. Contact the library for the latest information.
The Los Angeles Public Library exhibits are created from the vast resources in its collection as well as other sources. Exhibits are based on books and manuscripts, posters, photographs, and film.
The historic Central Public Library also features docent-led tours of the library itself focusing on art and architecture.
Contact the library for its latest information.
Huntington Library, Art Collections and Gardens, San Marino
The Hungtington Library, Art Collections and Gardens
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108
626-405-2100
http://huntington.org
Mon, Weds-Fri: 12p-4:30p
Sat-Sun: 10:30a-4:30p
Closed certain holidays, and other holidays may have different hours.
Free parking
Prices for Weekdays / Weekends, Monday Holidays
Adults $15 / $20
Seniors 65+ $12 / $15
Students $10 / $10
Youth (5-11) $6 / $6
Free on the first Thursday of each month with advance tickets.
The Huntington Library collection is full of rare books and manuscripts in the fields of British and American history and literature. There is a general public library as well as a qualified researcher library. In total, there are more than 6 million items, including the Ellesmere manuscript of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales and a Gutenberg Bible on vellum. The library also has a large collection of materials on the American west and its settlement including the development of Southern California.
The Art Collection hosts a comprehensive collection of 18th and 19th century British and French Art, including Gainsborough's Blue Boy and Lawrence's Pinkie. There is also a collection of American art ranging from the 1690s to 1950s. The collections include paintings and sculptures.
The Botanical Gardens are beautifully arranged over rolling gardens and feature a Rose Garden, Desert Garden, Japanise Garden, and Chinese Garden, among others. There is also a Botanical Education Center with 'teaching' gardens.
They are also known for their Tea Room and Cafe.
Contact The Huntington for its latest information and special exhibits.
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108
626-405-2100
http://huntington.org
Mon, Weds-Fri: 12p-4:30p
Sat-Sun: 10:30a-4:30p
Closed certain holidays, and other holidays may have different hours.
Free parking
Prices for Weekdays / Weekends, Monday Holidays
Adults $15 / $20
Seniors 65+ $12 / $15
Students $10 / $10
Youth (5-11) $6 / $6
Free on the first Thursday of each month with advance tickets.
The Huntington Library collection is full of rare books and manuscripts in the fields of British and American history and literature. There is a general public library as well as a qualified researcher library. In total, there are more than 6 million items, including the Ellesmere manuscript of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales and a Gutenberg Bible on vellum. The library also has a large collection of materials on the American west and its settlement including the development of Southern California.
The Art Collection hosts a comprehensive collection of 18th and 19th century British and French Art, including Gainsborough's Blue Boy and Lawrence's Pinkie. There is also a collection of American art ranging from the 1690s to 1950s. The collections include paintings and sculptures.
The Botanical Gardens are beautifully arranged over rolling gardens and feature a Rose Garden, Desert Garden, Japanise Garden, and Chinese Garden, among others. There is also a Botanical Education Center with 'teaching' gardens.
They are also known for their Tea Room and Cafe.
Contact The Huntington for its latest information and special exhibits.
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