Abstract This collection contains the negatives of Charles W. McLaughlin’s photographic work documenting the Inland Empire of Southern California (San Bernardino and Riverside counties). The photographs span more than a sixty year period showing the region's development from a rural/agricultural area to a more urban one. Most of the subject matter is landscapes, architecture, and people within the San Bernardino mountains, but areas and landmarks outside of the Inland Empire are included as well. The...

Abstract This collection contains organizational records, correspondence, notebooks, scrapbooks, photographs, video cassettes, and other material regarding the Trailfinders, a private school for boys and wilderness organization, established by Harry C. James in Hollywood, California during the spring of 1915. Material documenting the teachings and outdoor excursions of the Trailfinders is included as well as the reunions held by alumnus of the organization and school throughout the years following...