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| Abbreviation | CHS |
|---|---|
| Established | 1871 |
| Founded at | Santa Clara, California |
| Legal status | Official historical society of California |
| Purpose | Preserving and promoting Californian history |
| Headquarters | San Francisco, California |
| Coordinates | 37°47′12.64″N 122°24′5.33″W / 37.7868444°N 122.4014806°W |
Interim CEO | Jen Whitley |
Chief Operating Officer | Jen Whitley |
| Publication | California History |
| Website | Official website |
The California Historical Society (CHS) is the official historical society of California. It was founded in 1871, by a group of prominent Californian intellectuals at Santa Clara University.[1][2] It was officially designated as the Californian state historical society in 1979.[3][4][5] Its headquarters are in San Francisco, though it hosts exhibits and collections across California.
- ^ Irvine, Leigh. "A History of the New California", 1903
- ^ California Historical Society - About
- ^ "Law section". California Legislative Information.
- ^ "About" California Historical Society website
- ^ Sam Whiting (July 19, 2020). "Datebook: California Historical Society to sell building and spread out statewide". San Francisco Chronicle.
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