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Researching Los Angeles

An introductory guide that highlights key resources for researching the city of Los Angeles and its diverse neighborhoods with an emphasis on social change.

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Katherine Kapsidelis

Researching Los Angeles Guide: Welcome

This introductory guide highlights key resources for researching the city of Los Angeles and its diverse neighborhoods with an emphasis on social change. Use the sidebar to explore resources by category. 

 

Los Angeles City Hall - 1970s photograph

Los Angeles City Hall circa 1975. Image credit: Los Angeles Public Library, Tom LaBonge Collection

 

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Acknowledgement: Several sections of this guide were developed in consultation with Dr. Shalom Staub for the course "Engaging Los Angeles." Thanks to Alohie Tadesse and Ashley Olmstead for their contributions to this resource.