Welcome to our Online Collections Database!
Tips for Searching
Keyword Search
The Keyword Search button allows you to perform a general search across multiple fields for any catalog records online. Keyword searches use OR as the default connector between words (e.g. a search for German Rancho will return records associated with German OR Rancho). If you want to find records where both keywords are found, type in AND between the two words. To search for a specific phrase, be sure to put the phrase within quotes (e.g. "German Rancho"). You can also use the asterisk (*) as a wildcard (e.g. a search for histor* would come up with records containing history, histories, historical, etc.). Searches are not case sensitive.
Advanced Search
The Advanced Search button can help you be more specific with your search. You can search for a word or phrase within a particular search category or use multiple categories to further narrow down your search results. For example, searching Halprin in the People field will bring up any records associated with a member of the Halprin family, without having to sift through black & white photographs. You can also search People and Creator records through Advanced Search. Phrase searching with quotes and use of wildcards (*) are available in Advanced Search.
Random Images
The Random Images button is a great way to just browse the collection. Each Random Images page displays a random assortment of images from the records online. If something piques your interest, click the thumbnail to view a larger version of the image.
Catalog Searches (Archives / Photos / Libraries / Objects)
The catalog buttons can also help narrow down your search, by only searching with a selected catalog. If you only want to search for Photos, click the Photos button and type in your keyword(s) or phrase. You can also browse records within that catalog without performing a search. Phrase searching, wildcards (*) as well as AND/OR statements are available when performing catalog searches.
About the Sea Ranch Archives
The Sea Ranch Archives is located in the Dell Mar House in Rooms 3 and 4. The Archives is open to members by appointment. Please contact Linda Kennedy or Harry Lindstrom for assistance. The Archives is managed by a small group of volunteers. For more information, see our Committee page on the TSRA website and watch for our articles in the TSRA Bulletin.
Copyright:
You may view or listen to works posted on the Archives online catalog site or used in the Archives Reading Room. If you want to use or reuse the materials beyond our website, though, you need to be aware of copyright and other rights restrictions. You need to decide for yourself whether the way you plan to use the materials is allowed under copyright law. Adapted from the Library of Congress website, where extensive additional information is available.