How is the California photographic collection used?
The collection is an important tool for historical research, and its images have been published in numerous books and magazines. It also has been used in surprising ways, including scientific research and urban planning. Biologists studying sea mammal populations glean vital information from turn-of-the-century photographs of pinnipeds basking on Seal Rock, and early aerial views can be invaluable for both developers and environmentalists. In displays at the Monterey Bay Aquarium and the National Steinbeck Center in Salinas and the History Channel and A&E television. A list of books and television programs have used photos from the photo collection.
