Q: What is a finding aid?


A:

A finding aid is a guide that describes what is contained in a collection of archival materials.

Finding aids enable you to locate and request materials from our collections. Individual items are typically found by identifying the box and/or folder in which they are stored within the collection.

LSC's finding aids can be accessed on the Online Archive of California. They are grouped by curatorial area:

A:

A finding aid is a guide that describes what is contained in a collection of archival materials.

Finding aids enable you to locate and request materials from our collections. Individual items are typically found by identifying the box and/or folder in which they are stored within the collection.

LSC's finding aids can be accessed on the Online Archive of California. They are grouped by curatorial area: