Fred B. Kelterer Collection, 1936

Collection context

Summary

Title:
Fred B. Kelterer Collection
Dates:
1936
Creators:
San Diego Exposition
Abstract:
Extent:
¼ linear feet
Language:
Preferred citation:

Fred B. Kelterer Collection. Escondido Public Library, Pioneer Room

Background

Scope and content:

Ephemera. 1 box containing 20 photographs from the 1936 San Diego Exposition.

Biographical / historical:

The California Pacific International Exposition was an exposition held in San Diego, California during May 29, 1935–November 11, 1935 and February 12, 1936–September 9, 1936. The exposition was held in Balboa Park, San Diego's large central urban park, which had also been the site of the earlier Panama-California Exposition in 1915. The Exposition was held to promote San Diego and support its economy, which had slowed with the country's Great Depression. The first year was such a financial and attendance success that it was held over for a second year. The exposition had hundreds of exhibits on history, the arts, horticulture, ethnic cultures, science, and industry. Some concessions and exhibits were unusual, such as the Gold Gulch, Lost Continent of Mu, Zoro Garden Nudist Colony, and the "One Ton Mechanical Man." Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_Pacific_International_Exposition

Acquisition information:
According to the Deed of Gift Form, this collection was donated to the Pioneer Room by Fred B. Kelterer on June 7, 2014.

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid created by Escondido Public Library, Pioneer Room staff.
Date Prepared:
1936
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on April 17, 2025, 11:28 a.m.

Access and use

Restrictions:

This collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

Fred B. Kelterer Collection, Pioneer Room, Escondido Public Library

Preferred citation:

Fred B. Kelterer Collection. Escondido Public Library, Pioneer Room

Location of this collection:
247 South Kalmia Street
Escondido, CA 92025, US
Contact:
(760) 839-4315