The Peter Jordano Santa Barbara Postcard Collection contains approximately 3,900 postcards gathered and organized by collector Peter Jordano. The collection emphasizes the City of Santa Barbara, California in particular, neighboring coastal towns, the County of Santa Barbara in general, and the California Missions. The collection contains examples of 20th century postcard styles.

Collection of approximately 3,900 postcards focused on the town of Santa Barbara, California in particular, neighboring coastal towns, and the County of Santa Barbara in general. The collection includes examples from the Undivided Back Era (1901-1907), Divided Back or Golden Age (1907 to 1915), White Border Era (1915-1930), Real Photo Postcards (1906-1950s), Linen Era (1930-1945), and Photochrom or Chrome Era (1939 to present).