Online resources related to Southern California history. The list may have cross over entries and is organized by:
Events & programming related to Southern California history. This list includes individuals and organizations who have a Twitter and/or Facebook feed that lists upcoming events like walking tours, exhibits and other programming related to Southern California history
Blogs & Twitter Feeds
Multicultural Perspectives of Cinderella by Lanla Gist. A well-researched investigation into Cinderella stories from different cultures.
Xcentric LA: Curious Culture in the City of Angels by Liane Schirmer. This is a lively blog that maps history events and projects throughout Los Angeles.
Twitter Feed on LA History. This feed is put out by two longtime Los Angeleno history buffs and its goal is to provide 365 calendar entries related to LA History. Check it out!
Gerald Fecht's Blog. on the Museum of the San Fernando Valley.
LA Observed LA Observed is an award-winning website devoted to independent reporting, informed commentary and selective linkage on the Los Angeles region and the news media. The site went live in May 2003 and is read daily by an elite audience of journalists, executives, government officials, politicians, authors, bloggers and others interested in the public life of Los Angeles.
Museums and Institutions dedicated to Los Angeles history with permanent exhibits.
the Studio for Southern California History
Autry National Center of the American West
California African American Museum
Chinese American Museum
Japanese American National Museum
Los Angeles County Natural History Museum
Southern California Library for Social Studies & Research
Online Resources to LA history (excluding the LA History Archive) This list includes universities and libraries with online digital resources related to Southern California history.
the LA Public Library The Los Angeles Public Library has a wealth of books, magazines and photographs related to Los Angeles history. Its photograph collection is available through its website.
Calisphere -
LA Almanac "The most comprehensive Internet source for facts and statistics about Los Angeles County with information on tourist attractions."
LA As Subject
Hosted by the USC Libraries, L.A. as Subject is an alliance of research
archives, libraries, and collections dedicated to preserving the rich
history of the Los Angeles region. L.A. as Subject is working to
increase the visibility of local archives and improve access to them
for students, researchers, K-12 educators, and everyone else with a
stake in Southern California history. L.A. as Subject promotes tools
and mentoring to help its members with everything from preserving and
cataloging materials in their collections to fundraising and public
outreach.
LA Conservancy The Los Angeles Conservancy is a nonprofit membership organization that works through education and advocacy to recognize, preserve, and revitalize the historic architectural and cultural resources of Los Angeles County. A small group of concerned citizens formed the Conservancy in 1978 as part of a community-based effort to prevent demolition of the Los Angeles Central Library, built in 1926. The Conservancy now has more than 6,000 members and hundreds of volunteers, making it the largest local preservation group in the U.S.
American Film Institute, Louis B. Mayer Library, 2021 N. Western Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90278, 323 - 856 - 7654.
California Office of Historic Preservation, 1416 9th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814, 916 - 653 - 6624.
the California State Library, 914 Capitol Mall, Sacramento, CA 94237 - 0001, 916 - 654 - 0183.
Margaret Herrick Film Library, 333 South La Cienega Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90211, 310 - 247 - 3020.