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 Sketch map or diseño of Rancho Providencia, 1840s. Later Scott's Tract, Burbank

About

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Since 1883, the Historical Society of Southern California has preserved, interpreted and promoted the diverse history of Southern California and the West through a wide range of publications, programs and recognition of outstanding scholarly research. Founded in 1883, the Historical Society of … Read More ...

Membership

Your membership helps us in our mission to interpret and promote the diverse history of Southern California and the West through education and publications. All members receive two issues of  the HSSC newsletter, the Southern Californian, and the option to join a members email list. Members at … Read More ...

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The HSSC is currently fundraising for the Southern California Quarterly Endowment. The Southern California Quarterly is the longest running publication in southern California, second only to the Los Angeles Times, and an endowment would secure its future.  If you would like to make a donation to the … Read More...

Events

Belonging in Southern California The Historical Society of Southern California HSSC Programing Calendar 2024-2025 Description of 2024-2025 Theme What does the concept of belonging mean when applied to Southern California, and what do historians, academics, and researchers mean by … Read More ...

Southern California Quarterly

The Historical Society of Southern California publishes the Southern California Quarterly four times a year. The Quarterly carries forward the tradition of fine regional history scholarship begun with the Society’s first annual publication in 1884. The Quarterly is a scholarly journal devoted to the … Read More...

News

The Historical Society of Southern California is searching for a new editor for its flagship publication, The Southern California Quarterly. … Read More ...

Donate to the HSSC

The HSSC is currently fundraising for the Southern California Quarterly Endowment. The Southern … Read More ...

HSSC News

  • In Memoriam: Merry Ovnick
  • HSSC Author Highlight: May 8th 2024: Donna J. Nicol
  • Time to Renew HSSC Membership

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