Web Directory

» Historic Photos of Southern Orange County
   Old photos, post cards, and vintage ads of Laguna Beach, Dana Point, San Clemente, and San Juan Capistrano. A Short History of Laguna Beach, and post cards of Three Arch Bay.
   http://www.light-headed.com/asite/laguna/laguna_history/historic_photos/historic_photos_index.php

» History of Orange County, California
   By Samuel Armour. Los Angeles: Historic Record Company, 1921. E-text by Google Books. Includes biographical sketches of leading men and women of the county.
   http://books.google.com/books?id=yhMVAAAAYAAJ

» Internet Archive: A Rambling Sketch In and About Laguna and Arch Beaches
   Published by D. A. Hufford, 1922. A short promotional work commissioned by a local resort describes the area as a paradise. Includes a photo of Laguna Beach and of the Mission at San Juan Capistrano.
   http://www.archive.org/details/ramblingsketchin00huff/

» O.C. History Roundup
   Information and photos for people interested in the history of Orange County.
   http://ochistorical.blogspot.com/

» Orange County Historical Commission
   County appointed citizen advisory group whose role is to advise the Board of Supervisors’ and County agencies. Meetings, agenda, programs, and publications.
   http://www.ocparks.com/historicalcommission/

» Orange County Historical Society
   Dedicated to the discovery, preservation, and dissemination of the history of Orange County. Announcements, history time line, and books for sale.
   http://www.orangecountyhistory.org/

» Orange County Jewish Historical Society
   Mission and volunteer application form. Includes a time line and annotated photo gallery.
   http://www.jewishorangecounty.org/page.aspx?id=168415

» Orange County Pioneer Council
   Membership open to families settling in Orange County prior to 1926. Oral history bibliography, events, and board of directors.
   http://www.ocpioneer.org/

» Orange County, CA History Page
   A brief survey with links and pictures.
   http://www.ocf.berkeley.edu/~kennyk/oc/