The Bancroft Digital Collections

The Bancroft Digital Collections are a comprehensive online archive of historical documents, images, and texts related to California and the American West. Curated by the Bancroft Library at UC Berkeley, these digital resources include photographs, manuscripts, maps, and newspapers that provide valuable insights into regional history, culture, and events. Accessible to researchers and the public, the collections aim to preserve and share important historical materials, making them available for study, research, and education through a user-friendly online platform.