Scope and Contents This collection contains photographs taken by and of Charles G. Holdridge, which were taken between 1889-1914. The photographs portray the turn of the century living conditions in Fresno and the surrounding area. Over his life, Holdridge managed a lumber mill near Shaver Lake before opening Buckeye General Store in Fresno. Buckeye General Store eventually burned down, which is documented in this collection. Holdridge appears in many of the photographs, while other people are pictured but are...

Scope and Contents The University of California Cooperative Extension, Fresno County Records span the years 1914-2000 (bulk). Records in the collection include annual and historical reports that describe the history of UCCE work in the county. Series 2-6 reflect the name of the farm advisor who was the last custodian of the records in that series. The records in these series reflect the custodian’s research focus and tenure and can also include records inherited from previous farm advisors. Topics found in...