The Southern California Blue Book | 1952 Hardcover

This 1952 edition of The Southern California Blue Book serves as a detailed society directory of the southern counties of California, offering a fascinating snapshot of mid-20th-century social life. Subtitled A Society Directory of the Southern Counties of California Together with a List of Clubs, Their Officers and Social Events, the volume documents prominent families, private clubs, and organized social activities of the era.

Often regarded as a West Coast counterpart to traditional social registers, the Blue Book provides insight into the civic, cultural, and social networks that shaped Southern California in the early 1950s. Listings typically include names, addresses, club affiliations, and notable gatherings, making it both a genealogical resource and a historical record of post-war California society.
Published in 1952, this hardcover edition reflects the formal style and durable construction characteristic of mid-century directory publications. Today, it stands as an intriguing piece of regional history and Americana.

Condition: GOOD
 This book is in good vintage condition. Binding remains firm and intact, with moderate wear to boards and edges consistent with age and use. Pages show light age toning but remain clean and fully legible. Any minor markings or inscriptions are typical of reference volumes from this period.
Publication date: 1952

 Language: English
 Format: Hardcover
 Genre: Americana / Social History / Directory
A compelling addition for collectors of California history, genealogists, or those interested in mid-century American social registers.