Resources
Borrego Beginnings, Early days in the Borrego Valley 1910-1960 by Phil Brigandi, Anza Borrego Desert Natural History Association, Sunbelt Publications.
Historian Phil Brigandi, who we unfortunately lost much too soon in 2019, has created the definitive resource on the founding and development of Borrego Springs. This should be required reading for those interested in not only Borrego's past, but the future of the community. Buy The Book
Anza Borrego Desert State Park
The official California State Park information site of the Anza Borrego Desert State Park. Visit the website
Anza Borrego Foundation and Institute (ABF)
The Anza-Borrego Foundation and Institute promote conservation in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park® and the surrounding ecological region through acquisition, education, interpretation, and scientific studies.
Visit the website
Anza Borrego Desert Natural History Association (ABDNHA)
The Anza-Borrego Desert Natural History Association, a non-profit corporation, is dedicated to educational and interpretive activities and to the promotion of historical and scientific endeavors pertinent to the deserts of the Southwest. Visit the website
Modern San Diego
Keith York has created the definitive resource on the architects and artists who created San Diego's mid-century modern legacy. Visit the website
Save Our Heritage Organisation (SOHO)
Since 1969, Save Our Heritage Organisation (SOHO), a nonprofit organization, has led the community as a powerful catalyst for preservation by raising awareness and appreciation of our region's architectural and cultural heritage. Through education, advocacy, and stewardship SOHO's mission is to preserve, promote and support preservation of the architectural, cultural and historical links and landmarks that contribute to the community identity, depth and character of our region. Visit the website
San Diego History Center - Balboa Park
For more than 90 years the San Diego History Center has been preserving, revealing and promoting the history of the San Diego region, including Borrego Springs. Included in its collections are more than 40 years of the Borrego Sun, also in the photographic collection are period photos of Borrego Springs (the community and State Park) based on articles from the San Diego Union and Tribune newspapers. Visit the website