Anaheim Photo Collections

Dr. James Hovey Bullard Family Photo Collection


Bullard Family with tree
 The Dr. James Hovey Bullard, M.D. Collection of photographs, diaries, daybooks, journals and Anaheim medical ledgers spans his adult lifetime from 1870 to 1933, providing an extensive representation of Anaheim’s early years, including the medical records of many of prominent pioneer families, such as the Yorba, Rimpau and Langenberger families, and the famous stage actress Helena Modjeska. 

Hirahara Family Photo Collection

Frank Hirahara at Heart Mountain

Frank Hirahara’s family history includes four generations who have been in America since 1909. Interned at a Japanese relocation camp in Wyoming during WWII, he and his father George took over 2,000 photographs in Heart Mountain, the largest private collection of photos taken there from 1943 to 1945. His family’s Anaheim story and their contributions are presented in this unique Japanese American digital collection.

Digital Anaheim Historic Photos     


Search historic Anaheim photos A digital archive of nearly 2,000 historic photographs dating back to 1860. These unique local history resources have been organized for easy browsing by Anaheim residents, scholars, and history buffs throughout California and the world.