Redondo Beach in 1908. An unpopulated Palos Verdes Peninsula is visible in the background. This photograph--and several other striking panoramic views of Old Redondo--is available at the Library of Congress, American Memory Site: www.loc.gov City Directories   Redondo Beach: 1906/1907; 1907; 1912/1913; 1914; 1925/1916; 1920; 1952; 1960; 1963 Redondo, Hermosa, and Manhattan Beach Combined: 1907; 1923-1927; 1931; 1936; 1947; 1952 Los Angeles: 1942                                                                                              The Gloria Snyder Collection Long-time South Bay resident Gloria Snyder (1924-1997) spent years collecting books on local history. The Redondo Beach Public Library is honored to host part of this collection, on long-term loan from the Snyder family, in a special reference area of the Main Library.   Local High School Yearbooks The Pilot (Redondo Beach Union High School): 1915, 1916, 1923-1928, 1931, 1932, 1936, 1944, 1946-48, 1952-1961; 1963-1966; 1968-1995 Hoofprints (Mira Costa High School): 1954, 1956-61 The Talon (Aviation High School): 1961-70, 1972, 1976-79, 1981, 1982 Historical Newspapers The Library has microfilm copies of the Redondo Compass (1892-1893) and the Redondo Reflex (1906-1964)    The Pamphlet File  Contains maps and brochures about the history of Redondo  Beach The Redondo Beach Historical Society works to "preserve and protect the historical and cultural resources of the City."

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