About CFHI:

The California Foundry History Institute (CFHI) is a non-profit educational organization incorporated in the state of California and dedicated to the collection and preservation of historical records pertaining to the history of the foundry industry in California. An important part of this work is the recording, preservation, indexing and transcription of oral interviews with the men and women who have played a significant role in the development of the foundry industry in California.

In addition, the CFHI collects and preserves documents, photographs, artifacts and ephemera related to the history of foundries in California. Much of this material can be viewed at the
CALIFORNIA FOUNDRY HISTORY MUSEUM.

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The underlying inspiration of the CFHI is that the foundry industry played-- and continues to play-- a significant and indispensable role in the economic and social development of California and, in turn, in the economic and social development of the United States. This heritage needs to be studied, understood, and preserved for future generations.

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Materials received by the CFHI are catalogued and preserved in accordance with all accepted protocols for historic preservation under the direction of the CFHI's Historical Director. Monetary donations to further the important work of the CFHI can be made in honor of a living or deceased person and will be suitably recognized. Such donations can be made either to CFHI's Historic Preservation Fund or to its Endowment Fund. Membership to the CFHI is also available on either a corporate or individual basis. As a member you will be supporting the CFHI's important historic preservation of the foundry industry. To join the CFHI please e-mail or call us.