H-California Resources | Organizations & Centers

The California Studies Association (CSA) is "dedicated to the study and exchange of ideas about California, past and present, its people, politics, economy, environment, arts, history, and literature." The site offers information about the CSA and its programs, along with links to related sites.
The California Studies Center is a "a new research and programmatic center at UC Berkeley devoted to the study of the State of California." The site has information about the center and its offerings and events at Cal.
California Historical Society: Information about the society and links to sites such as the North Baker Research Library Archives.
Center for California Studies: At California State University, Sacramento. "Dedicated to promoting a better understanding of California's government, politics, peoples, cultures and history." Contains information on various aspects of the university's program and links to its affiliated programs, such as the Institute for Research on Women and Families.
The Society of California Archivists: Information about this "professional association devoted to the support and development of individuals and institutions that collect, care for, and provide access to the documentary heritage of California and adjoining areas."
The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Historical Society of Northern California focuses on the collection and preservation of the historical life of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities of Northern California. Includes a listing of collections, many of which are available in the San Francisco Public Library.
Information System for Los Angeles (ISLA): A project currently under development at the University of Southern California, ISLA is a digital research archive of Los Angeles materials in multiple information formats for the purpose of research, teaching, and public access.
The California Institute for Rural Studies is a nonprofit research organization dedicated to "a rural California that is socially just, ecologically balanced, and economically sustainable." The site describes the institute's projects and lists its publications. Also available are the tables of contents for back issues of the Rural California Report newsletter.
CSU Northridge's Center for Southern California Studies site describes its programs and lists its publications.
USC's Southern California Studies Center features information about the center and links to other organizations with which it is affiliated.
Huntington Library: Information about the library, its resources, and curent exhibits.