This collection consists of surveys and reports of historical resources of Yuma County, Arizona and Imperial County, California conducted by various agencies and consultants over a period of twenty years, 1978-1997. It is divided into five series: Series I: Yuma Historic Property Survey, Series II: Regional Reports, Series III: Century Heights Conservancy Survey, Series IV: Yuma Downtown Survey, Series V: San Ysidro Ranch. See container list.
The City of Yuma embarked on a strategic planning process that began with a community survey in 1988 and a series of Town Halls (see small manuscripts collection). Seven areas were rated as priorities: physical development; community resources and distribution of costs; growth and economic development; transportation; education; health and social services; and cultural change and quality of life. This collection is comprised of material from 3-ring binders that document the work of the planning process from recruitment of volunteers to milestones achieved. No series. Arranged chronologically. See container list.
This collection documents individual property titles, deeds, maps, surveys of the City of Yuma and surrounding town sites, tax assessment districts, and subdivisions. Many mortgages are original - some fragile - dating back to the 1880s. A number of title searches include law suits and tax receipts. Some trace property ownership from the first sales of platted Territorial land through the 1970s. Many early Yuma founders such as Sanguinetti, Modesti, Gandolfo, Levy, and Polhamus figure prominently here. Of interest is the evolution of city annexation, subdivisions, restrictions and the paving and sewer districts. Early ownership and homesteading of farmland and some early mining claims are also documented. Land speculation can be seen in newly surveyed town sites such as Parker and Somerton. This collection is arranged in five series reflecting original order and how the materials were searched or used by the company. Series I: General; Series II: City Blocks of Yuma (maps and surveys with some deeds); Series III: Paving and Sewer Districts (tax assessments); Series IV: Subdivisions; Series V: Restrictions (building, land use and other guidelines specific to certain subdivisions). See container list.
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