Original Index List [Box Numbers May Vary]

MS 208: VERBARG PAPERS - THE KNAVE CORRESPONDENCE

SUBJECT IDENTIFICATION

Academy Library Guild business correspondence Date: 1958 Author: Donald Demarest Box 9

Acme Athletic Club narration and photocopied newspaper articles, correspondence, diary of George T. Loher's bicycle trip from Oakland to New York City (27 pp.) Date: 1895 Author: Robert Smith Box 9

Adams, Ansel see Historical Society

Adams Express Co story of Ben Moulton, express rider (4 pp.) Date: 1850s Author: Henry Winfred Splitter Box 9

Adobe see California

Aetna Springs see E. Clampus Vitus

AFL-CIO see Guild, Newspaper

Agriculture developments of steam engine Date: 1901 Author: Lapham, Macy Box 5

rise of farms over mines in Siskiyou County Date: 1858 Author: Rosborough, Alex Box 5

farm that grew barley for brewers; workers' conditions; prices; map (5 pp.) Date: n.d. Author: Carl L. Germann Box 9

more fruit history (7 pp.) Date: 1870s Author: Harry Butler Box 9

see also: Fruit Gerber Hopyard Road Horner's Mills Humboldt County Navel Oranges Patterson, William Rix's Day Book of 1867-69 Scoville's Side-Hill Plow Sheilds, Peter J. Sward de Grist, John W.

Airship see Aviation

Alameda childhood memories Date: 1890 Author: McCurdy, Carleton A. Box 5

Alameda County see California Railway Fruitvale Historical Landmarks Junior League Mayhew, Sheriff Joseph A.

Alameda School House resource information Date: 1847- Author: Patton, Ann Box 5

Alaska see California Historical Society

Alcove Canyon description; Harris Hills; stats and dam sight Date: 1892 Author: Mauldin, Henry Box 5

Alhambra Valley see Contra Costa County

Alleghany history of area Date: 1940 Author: Willard P. Fuller, Jr. Box 9

Allendale School razed building; history Date: 1904 Author: Paulson, Frank Box 5

Allison & Boles families settlement in Kelseyville Date: 1860's Author: Mauldin, Henry Box 5

Alpine County press release re. rebuilding of one-room schoolhouse Date: 1882- Author: n.a. Box 9

stories of Rev. Richard Ford & Judge N.D. Arnot's experiences in California (2 pp.) Date: 1880-1918 Author: Mary E. (Arnot) Rice Box 9

history & memories of the area (3 pp.) Date: 1860s- Author: Mrs. Rene Guerra Box 9

Pony Express historical monument (5 pp., env. encl.) Date: 1952 Author: Phyllis Grover Guerra

see also Silver Mountain

Altenheim German senior citizen home Date: 1890-1965 Author: n.a. Box 9

letter of appreciation for Knave article Date: 1970 Author: Luois Reinthaler Box 9

Hegenberger family asking after relatives Date: 1970 Author: Erich Sommer Box 9

history of home (3 pp.) Date: 1886-1896 Author: n.a. Box 9

see also Diamond, Fruitvale

Alviso photo of manuscript showing Alviso submerged with permission to use (env. encl.) Date: 1852 Author: Ed Planner Box 9

article on the drawings of the Winter of 1852 by Isaac E. Baker (3 pp., env.) Date: 1852 Author: Edward Planner Box 9

Alviso Family see Chapman, M.C. Alviso

Amador County prospector's story of finding gold Date: 1889 Author: n.a. Box 9

letter thanking Verbarg for photos Date: 1973 Author: Robert Judson Clark Box 9

ghost towns (2 pp.) Date: 1860s Author: n.a. Box 9

memories of Jackson Date: n.d. Author: Mrs. G.E. Mayon

memories of a native of the county (2 pp.) Date: 1939 Author: Ruth E. Meyers Box 9

memories of a native (2 pp.) Date: 1898-1907 Author: Ray Trackwell Box 9

newsletter (4 pp. - 2 copies) Date: Summer 1976 Author: Amador Historical Society Box 9

Kennedy Tailings Wheels Date: 1912 Author: Amador County Chamber of Commerce Box 9

map of Jackson Date: n.d. Author: n.a. Box 9

fundraising campaign for wildflower preserve Date: n.d. Author: California State Parks Foundation Box 9

The Mine House - hotel brochure Date: n.d. Author: Marguerite & Peter Daubenspeck Box 9

see also: King, Charles Volcano

Amador-Livermore County see Elk Horn

American Indian Historical see Indians Society

Anderson & Craig Islands description Date: 1954 Author: Mauldin, Henry Box 5

Angel Island see California Historical Society Elwell, Carrie Pratt

Angel's Camp letter of inquiry regarding Smith brothers who mined in the area Date: 1851 Author: Proctor, John H. Box 5

Sierra Railway Company Date: n.d. Author: Ralph Kerchum Box 9

Sierra Railway Company (2 pp.) Date: 1935 Author: Ralph Kerchum Box 9

Cooper's House of Bells (museum & shop) Date: n.d. Author: Jim & Ivy Cooper Box 9

collection of bells, brochure, and postcards (3 pp., 2 postcards) Date: 1912- Author: James Cooper

see also Raspberry, Bennager

Apache see Steamboats

Aptos Beach Inn description; opening of it near Santa Cruz Date: n.d. Author: Aptos Beach Club Executive Officers Box 5

Arbor Day celebration on Goat's Island (Yerba Buena) Date: 1880's Author: McPhail, A.R. Box 5

Arcata Mule Pack Train Date: 1863 Author: Ralph Barnes Box 9

Architechture see California Historical Society

Arguella, Conception see Benicia

Arizona see Peralta, Miguel

Arnot, N.D. see Alpine Company

Artifacts stealing of historical items in Siskiyou County Date: 1955 Author: Rosborough, Alex Box 5

Art see Borein, Edward California Historical Society

Athenian-Nile Club program from 75th anniversary Date: 1958 Author: Athenian-Nile Club Box 5

Auburn history (anniversary) Date: 1853 Author: Winkley, John Box 5

see also Court of Justice Mountaineer House "Old Joe" Rattlesnake Bar Shannon, Mary Fee

Auburn Ski Club see Baxters

Augusta Flat see Amador County

Aukum see Dustifanni

Aurora silver mining ghost town in Nevada Date: 1860 Author: Winkley, John Box 5

Authors see also: Bancroft, Hubert Howe Bryant, Edwin Burbank, Luther Californian; Calif. Illustrated Magazine Chew, Ng Poon Coolbrith, Ina Cotton, Walter "Esmeralda, Aurora" Kummer, Clare Lumnus, Charles F. Mandell, Frank Manly, William Lewis Markham, Edwin McGroarty, John Steven Otis, Eliza A. Overland Monthly Pen Pictures ... Pioneer Women Pottenger, Francis Marion Sanchez, Nellie van de Grift Shannon, Mary Fee Shoemaker, Floyd Shuck, Oscar T. Silverado Squatters Stevenson, Robert Louis Whitaker, Martinez

Automobiles first built in Oakland; people hurt by them Date: 1893 Author: Morurary, Albert E. Box 5

see also: Fair, Charley Fire Department

Aviation correspondence and clipping re. Theodore Schlueter, part owner of A. Schlueter & Co., and picture of airship Date: 1923 Author: Mrs. Theodore Schlueter Box 9

correspondence and clippings re. Col. Roscoe Turner's flying teams (barnstormers) Date: 1930s Author: A. Shannon Box 9

request for information on barnstorming / plane crash at Lake Tahoe Date: 1924 Author: Philip J. Da Costa Box 9

reference to Mrs. Anna Miller who sewed canvas for airplane wings Date: 1910 Author: Doris Larson / W.R. Woodson Box 9

photo postcard of Charles Lindburgh and Will Rogers Date: n.d. Author: n.a. Box 9

Badger Park James Galloway's experiences Date: 1853-1883 Author: Margaret Wiltshire Box 9

Baker, Edward Dickenson orator; House of Representatives Date: 1858 Author: Hunt, Rockwell Box 5

Mexican War hero; politician Date: 1811-1861 Author: Winkley, John Box 5

Republican politician; Civil War soldier Date: 1837-1861 Author: Robie, Wendell T. Box 5

see also Orators

Baker, Frederick see Indians

Baker House see Wayside Inns

Baker, Isaac W. see Alviso

Bancroft, Hubert Howe writer in Calif. and Western American history Date: 1915 Author: Hunt, Rockwell Box 5

Band (5th Regiment) performing in Oakland Date: n.d. Author: Coates Box 5

Bandits bandits and thieves during the late gold rush era Date: 1851 Author: Winkley, John Box 5

response to Winkley's article, making corrections Date: 1851 Author: Atchinson, Elma Box 5

Bar Towns along Scott & Klamath Rivers Date: n.d. Author: Rosborough, Alex Box 5

Barnstorming see Aviation

Bartholomew de las Casas see California Historical Society

Basques influence of Basques in California history (5 pp.) Date: 1602- Author: Lovett, Hobart M. Box 9

Baxters Auburn Ski Club (3 pp.) Date: 1929 Author: Carpenter, Jerry Box 9

Bear (Cutter Ship) letter in response to request for information; article on clipper ship by Harry Calnek (3 pp.) Date: 1873 Author: Shaw, Capt. Alfred M. Box 9

request for photo to use in a children's book (photo incl.) Date: 1929-1932 Author: Burroughs, Polly Box 9

Bear flag party racial conflicts, Sonoma Date: 1846 Author: Maulin, Henry Box 5

letter refuting that the Bear Flag referred to in the article was not the "original" Date: 1906 Author: Nickerson, Harry Box 9

story of flag and flag design (8 pp.) Date: 1833 Author: Mallett, Henry Fowler Box 9

Louisa Emparan's memory of the revolt (2 pp.) Date: 1845 Author: Regency, Fru [?] Box 9

see also: California Letters, 1849 Sharkey Family

Bear Indian freak curiousity from near Quincy Date: n.d. Author: Freeman, Leslie Box 5

Bear Valley see Benton Mills, Mt. Bullion

Bears killings by Crawford, Ingram; various methods Date: 1850's Author: Mauldin, Henry Box 5

various geographical locations as their territory Date: 1957 Author: Mauldin, Henry Box 5

experiences with them Date: 1957 Author: Mauldin, Henry Box 5

roles in Indian life Date: 1957 Author: Mauldin, Henry Box 5

Beaver see Steamships

Beaver & Grouse Indian trappings Date: 1800's Author: Mauldin, Henry Box 5

Beer Garden see Dimond, Fruitvale

Belanger, Francois (aka. Frank Baker) farmer Date: n.d. Author: Winkley, John Box 5

Bell, Major Horace see Diamond

Belmont silver ghost town in Nevada Date: 1867 Author: Winkley, John Box 5

see also California Historical Society

Belshaw, Mortimer see Contra Costa County & Charles

Belvedere-Tiburon Reed School (one room schoolhouse) Historical Society Date: n.d. Author: Wolfe, Grace M. Box 9

Benicia ferry service across the Carquinez Straits (3 pp.) Date: 1847 Author: Harrah, James Box 9

article found by Mr. Sullivan re. arsenal (6 pp.) Date: 1849 Author: Sullivan, Jim

historic tour of Benicia by Nellie Peterson (incl. picture of state house) (3 pp.) Date: 1853 Author: Beard, Helen F. Box 9

see also: California Semple, Dr. Robert

Benitz, William see Fort Ross

Bennettville Mine never actually mined Date: 1884 Author: Winkley, John Box 5

Bennington see California Historical Society

Benton memories of a native son (3 pp.) Date: n.d. Author: Cowin, Ben T. Box 9

Benton City see Lassen, Peter

Benton Mills, Mt. Bullion motherlode area renames by Fremont for father-in-law Date: n.d. Author: Winkley, John Box 5

Benton, Joseph A. First Congregational minister, Sacramento Date: 1849 Author: Hunt, Rockwell Box 5

Berkeley see Eucalyptus

Berkeley see Ferry Boats

Beulah Heights House of Peace Date: 1893 Author: Judd, Ralph H. Box 9

Beulah Park letter offering resources on old Oakland, esp. old time camp meetings (2 pp.) Date: 1877 Author: Reeks, Geneva Ford Box 9

recollection of camp meetings (3 pp.) Date: 1892-93 Author: Reeks, Geneva Ford Box 9

Biddle, James see Historical Preservation

Bidwell, Annie Kennedy biography of wife of Gen. John Bidwell Date: 1864 Author: Hunt, Rockwell Box 5

Bidwell Bar story of Mr. Van Norden, the old bridge, and the Mother Orange Tree (3 pp.) Date: 1850s Author: Ristrem, Gertrude Maurer Box 9

news release: description of new bridge (3 pp.) Date: 1965 Author: Oroville Area Chamber of Commerce Box 9

history of the town (4 pp.) Date: 1848 Author: Miller, Thomas Box 9

Bidwell Indians description / profile Date: 1899 Author: Hunt, Rockwell Box 5

Bidwell, John "Prince of Calif. Pioneers"; farmer Date: 1842 Author: Hunt, Rockwell Box 5

Hunt's personal aquaintance Date: 1894 Author: Hunt, Rockwell Box 5

see also Sutter, Capt. John

Big Ditch located west of Ieka (Yreka); secured water for placer mining Date: 1856 Author: Rosborough, Alex Box 5

Big Pine see Land of Little Rain

Big Trees see Calaveras County

Big Valley see Bears Dorn Point

Bishop see Land of Little Rain

Black Americans (Negro) story of two Blacks who came to Siskiyou County Date: 1851 Author: Rosborough, Alex Box 5

Black Bart stage coach robber Date: 1883 Author: Winkley, John Box 5

capture of a stage bandit Date: 1883 Author: Mauldin, Henry Box 5

Blakeslee, Dr. S.V. field editor of journal Date: 1850's Author: Winkley, John Box 5

Bland, Adam pastor of Nevada City Methodist Church Date: 1851 Author: Winkley, John Box 5

Bland, Henry Meade see Butte, South

Bloody Gulch story of Tom Farley's murder Date: 1860 Author: Rosborugh, Alex Box 5

Bloomfield father's account of area and events (5 pp.) Date: n.d. Author: Le Fevre, Oliver Box 9

Bodega Bay see Congdon, J.H.

Bodie silver ghost town in Mono County Date: 1850's Author: Winkley, John Box 5

history of the town (8 pp.) Date: 1879 Author: McLeod, N.V. Box 9

story of Madame Dumont, mysterious female owner of a gambling establishment and possible suicide (2 pp.) Date: 1854-79 Author: McLeod, N.V. Box 9

article from magazine on history of town (3 pp.)Date: 1880s Author: Rosenhouse, Leo Box 9

Bogus Creek discovery of Shasta Indian grave Date: 1864 Author: Rosborough, Alex Box 5

Bohemian Club see California Historical Society

Bolton, Herbert Eugene instructor, research, writer Date: n.d. Author: Hunt, Rockwell Box 5

Book Club of California see E Clampus Vitus

Books review of Rodman Paul's Mining Frontiers of the Far West Date: 1964 Author: Henderson, Harold E. Box 9

Borein, Edward history of Oakland cowboy-western artist (final draft & transcript -12 pp.) Date: 1916-1924 Author: Wilson, Lorne M. Box 9

Knave article on artist (4 pp.) Date: n.d. Author: Verbarg Box 9

preparation for book on Borein Date: 1920 Author: Davidson, Harold Box 9

mini-biography Date: 1873-1945 Author: Kulpa, Airi; Santa Clara Women's Club Box 9

Boston, MA see Old North Church Fanueil Hall

Boundry disputes disputes in Nevada-Sierra areas Date: 1865 Author: Winkley, John Box 5

Bovard Brothers Freeman (Methodist/Episcopal minister), George (administrator of USC), Marion (first president of USC) Date: 1851- Author: Hunt, Rockwell Box 5

Bowen, Arthur see Carmel

Bowen, William see Exposition Park

Bowman, Sam pioneer, gold miner of El Dorado Date: n.d. Author: Winkley, John Box 5

Boys Clubs clubs for boys in Siskiyou County Date: 1855 Author: Rosborough, Alex Box 5

Brandt, C.H.W. see Chicory

Brazil Building Gardens see East Bay Regional Parks

Breen, Lorena Pombert Calif. pioneer sketch Date: 1957 Author: Henderson, Eleanore Box 5

Brewries nostalgic artwork depicting "a century of brewing in St. Louis" from the Falstaff International Museum of Brewing (text-2 pp., 6 pictures) Date: 1820-1940 Author: Doyle, L. Patrick Box 9

article: steam beer brewing in Date: 1850s Author: Sunset Box 9

Bridge, San Francisco- memories of crossing the Bay Oakland Bay Date: 1901 Author: Wilson, Lillian M. Box 9

Briggs, M. see Orators

British Guiana see California Letters. 1849

Brockhurst St. history of family Date: 1849 Author: Brockhurst, Ben Box 5

Brooklyn history of Oakland's Brooklyn Township (5 pp.) Date: 1846-72 Author: Cordell, Mrs. W.T. Box 9

memories of school days (clipping of Knave article) Date: n.d. Author: Stovall, Mary E. Cook Box 9

Brooklyn Engine Company see Fire Department

Brooklyn Presbyterian history of Brooklyn Township and Church church (picture incl., 5 pp.) Date: 1862 Author: Smith, Stanley L. Box 9

Brooks, George and Eleanor see Bandits

Brooks, Rev. J. A. citizen of Orleans Bar who died in a snow storm Date: 1857 Author: Winkley, John Box 5

Brother Jonathan see Elwell, Carrie Pratt

Brown's Valley gold mining area around Marysville Date: 1850-54 Author: Hoover, Mildred B. & Rensch, H.E. & E.G. Box 5

see also Wayside Inns

Bryant, Edwin see California History

Buck, Franklin Yankee Trader in the Gold Rush-letters Date: 1881 Author: Hunt, Rockwell Box 5

Buckland Station famous station; history Date: 1859 Author: Winkley, John Box 5

Budd, James governor; razed home Date: 1954 Author: Vincent, V.D. Box 5

Burbank, Luther plant breeder (see Le Conte) Date: n.d. Author: Hunt, Rockwell Box 5

Burros animals facing extinction Date: 1957 Author: Knight, Mark Box 5

Buster's Gulch see Calaveras County

Butte County question on number of pinecones in area Date: 1954 Author: Megerle, V.H. Box 9

murder in Cherokee Flat Date: 1871 Author: Freeman, Leslie J. Box 9

see also: Bidwell's Bar Forbestown Forbestown Society Kempf, John Scholfield Family

Butte, South history of town (2 pp.) Date: 1851 Author: n.a. Box 9

Butterfield Stages article correcting misconception on history of Butterfield station, plus references from historians (10 pp.) Date: 1865 Author: Wright, William L. Box 9

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Calaveras County history and description of Murphys and Mokulumne Hill Date: 1850 Author: Freeman, Leslie J. Box 9

history of the name Calaveras and description/history of Mercer Caverns Date: 1806 Author: Freeman, Leslie J. Box 9

monument commemorating the Sheep Ranch Stage Robbery in San Andreas Date: 1892 Author: Smith, Mrs. Frank M. Box 9

mother-in-law's memories of Petersburg (2 pp.) Date: 1852 Author: Werle, Ethel Irving Box 9

Weldermuth House - early way-station on old Campo Seco Road (11 pp.) Date: 1888 Author: BTM Box 9

see also: Clements Copperopolis Harte, Bret

Calico description of memories Date: 1891 Author: Winkley, John Box 5

tales Date: 1883-1905 Author: Winkley, John Box 5

California historical explorations Date: n.d. Author: Winkley, John Box 5

changing times Date: 1850's Author: Rosborough, Alex Box 5

history in the schools Date: 1895 Author: Hunt, Rockwell Box 5

history of size; state capitals Date: 1845- Author: Hunt, Rockwell Box 5

moral & religious phases that were a neglected factor Date: 1850 Author: Hunt, Rockwell Box 5

legislative actions Date: 1849-1850 Author: Hunt, Rockwell Box 5

copy of letter by B.F. Moore (with notes) (7 pp.) Date: 1876 Author: Cameron, Donald E. Box 9

Smithsonian exhibit of Ott's Assay Office, Nevada City (postcard) Date: 1961 Author: Sanders, Dorothy & Stanley Box 9

Smithsonian exhibit of Ott Assay Office to become permanent (postcard) Date: 1961 Author: Whitney, William Box 9

suggestion of old Baptist Church from Santa Rosa to be on display at Smithsonian Date: 1873 Author: Koue, A. Louis Box 9

suggestions for other buildings (adobe) to go to Smithsonian Date: 1850 Author: Koue, A. Louis Box 9 suggestion of Ott Assay Office to go to Smithsonian Date: 1850 Author: Simpson, Irene Box 9

suggested donation of own property in San Jose (article incl., 3 pp.) Date: 1849 Author: Harting, L.E. Box 9

suggestion of Petaluma church to Smithsonian Date: 1850 Author: Lundeen, Oscar B. Box 9

suggestion of buildings for Smithsonian (env. encl.) Date: 1850 Author: McCrocken, Juanita A. Box 9

suggestion of old school building in Watson District, Sonoma Co. Date: 1850 Author: Kanner, James W. Box 9

suggestion of small house in El Dorado Co. (env. encl.) Date: 1850 Author: Williamson, J. Box 9

suggestion of Ott Assay Office (env. encl.) Date: 1850 Author: Stark, John Box 9

suggestion of Ott Assay Office (env. encl.) Date: 1850 Author: Reith, John L. Box 9

article from Nevada City Nugget on the gambling habits of early miners Date: 1849 Author: Foote, Virginia E. Box 9

California, Book Club of David Magee elected president of club Date: n.d. Author: Book Club of California Box 9

review of "cosmographic" book printed in 1669 (5 pp.) Date: 1669 Author: Busick, Bill

photos of book that shows California as an island, as well as offering other books for reference (text 2 pp., 4 photos) Date: 1669 Author: Busick, Bill Box 9

California Chronology for originals, see California (This Was) / Hunt, Rockwell D. Box 10

chronology of events for November Date: 1769-1939 Author: Hunt, Rockwell Box 5

2nd week of major events in California in November Date: 1602-1947 Author: Hunt, Rockwell Box 5

3rd week of major events in California during November Date: 1542-1937 Author: Hunt, Rockwell Box 5

4th week of major events in California during November Date: 1564-1928 Author: Hunt, Rockwell Box 5

5th week of major events in California during November-December Date: 1602-1952 Author: Hunt, Rockwell Box 5

6th week of major events in California during December Date: 1595-1949 Author: Hunt, Rockwell Box 5

7th week of major events in California during December Date: 1602-1953 Author: Hunt, Rockwell Box 5

8th week of major events in California in December Date: 1770-1928 Author: Hunt, Rockwell Box 5

events in California during the months of December-January Date: 1543-1924 Author: Hunt, Rockwell Box 5

California Conference postage stamp commemorating Hudson Historical Societies Bay Company (2pp.) Date: 1970 Author: Wood, R. Coke Box 9

request for more publicity for society Date: n.d. Author: Linnell, Beulah E. Box 9

California Eddie see Contra Costa County

California Geneological see California Historical Society Society

California Heritage society to save significant historical buildings; brochure & 2 newsletters Council Date: 1967 Author: Moulton, Ted Box 9

Caliornia Historical conference & history Society Date: 1958 Author: Hunt, Rockwell Box 5

search for the Bennington bell (2 pp.) Date: 1905 Author: MacMullen, Jerry Box 9

news release: 187th birthday of San Francisco (3 pp.) Date: 1963 Author: CHS Box 9

news release: lecture - Dr. William Scott, Civil War figure Date: 1860s Author: CHS Box 9

news release: exhibit - paintings by Louis B. Sloss, Jr. Date: 1880-1915 Author: CHS Box 9

news release: Bay cruise Date: n.d. Author: CHS Box 9

invitation to Society events Date: 1963 Author: Whitney, William W. Box 9

news release: Lake Tahoe evening Date: 1974 Author: CHS Box 9

news release: architechtural history tour of San Francisco Date: 1973 Author: CHS Box 9

news release: tour programs Date: n.d. Author: CHS Box 9

news release: Angel Island workshop Date: n.d. Author: CHS Box 9

news release: National Trust for Historic Preservation West Coast HQ Date: 1971 Author: CHS Box 9

news release: lecture/discussion series Date: 1971 Author: CHS Box 9

news release: exhibit – California prints and drawings Date: 1850s Author: CHS Box 9

news release: exhibit - art of San Francisco for the City's 194th birthday Date: n.d. Author: CHS Box 9

news release: CHS annual awards (3 pp.) Date: 1971 Author: CHS Box 9

news release: J.S. Holliday named director (3 pp.) Date: 1971 Author: CHS Box 9

news release: exhibit - California art Date: n.d. Author: CHS Box 9 response on request to see book Date: 1969 Author: McCormack, Jan Box 9

photos of missions by Marvin Wax (2 photos) Date: n.d. Author: Hoover, Catherine Box 9 news release: Laurel Hill Cemetery (3 pp.) Date: 1854 Author: CHS Box 9 news release: El Alisal, Charles Lummis (2 pp.) Date: 1894 Author: CHS Box 9 celebration of the founding of Fort Ross Date: 1962 Author: Whitney, William W. Box 9

lecture - Drake's landing in San Francisco Date: 1579 Author: Whitney, William W. Box 9 news release: Henry R. Wagner Memorial Award Dinner (2 pp.) Date: n.d. Author: CHS Box 9 request to write obituary (Dozier Finlay) Date: 1960 Author: Whitney, William W. Box 9

reminder of California Geneological Society's influence on Schubert Hall library (2 pp.) Date: 1962 Author: Elliott, Roy H. Box 9 opening of Schubert Hall Date: 1962 Author: n.a. Box 9 story of house - 2099 Pacific Date: 1904 Author: M.K. Box 9 letter about a package Date: 1952 Author: Wickson, G.C. Box 9 news release: tour of historic Bay Area forts Date: 1853 Author: CHS Box 9 trip to Belmont (3 pp.) Date: 1964 Author: Whitney, William W. Box 9 news release: location of Revolutionary War veteran's grave (Capt. William Smith) (4 pp.) Date: 1878 Author: CHS Box 9 news release: Wagner Memorial Award - George Hammond (2 pp.) Date: 1964 Author: CHS Box 9 news release: opening of El Molino Viejo to the public (4 pp.) Date: 1825 Author: CHS Box 9 information about events (postcard) Date: 1964 Author: [Whitney], Bill Box 9 information re. Bancroft Library (postcard) Date: 1964 Author: Christensen, Mary Box 9 news release: wine tasting event (historic note on wine) Date: n.d. Author: CHS Box 9 news release: art exhibit - Bohemian Club Date: 1964 Author: CHS Box 9 news release: Kirsten Flagstad memorabilia Date: 1935-52 Author: CHS Box 9 news release: observance of San Francisco Quake & Fire Date: 1906 Author: CHS Box 9 itinerary for Mother Lode trip (2 pp.) Date: 1966 Author: Whitney, William Box 9 news release: Society's Fine Arts Fund annual sale Date: 1966 Author: CHS Box 9 news release: exhibit - art, costume, furnature (2 pp.) Date: 1850-1900 Author: CHS Box 9 news release: election of officers Date: 1967 Author: CHS Box 9 news release: Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet (5 pp.) Date: 1967 Author: CHS Box 9 news release: lecture - Bartholomew de las Casas Date: 1474 Author: CHS Box 9

news release: Wagner Memorial Award - Francis Farquhar Date: 1966 Author: CHS

fund raising event, visit to old Sutro Baths Date: 1965 Author: WHitney, William W. Box 9

news release: plaque dedication on old San Francisco firehouse (2 pp.) Date: 1907 Author: CHS Box 9

news release: journey to (7 pp.) Date: 1965 Author: CHS Box 9

Bay cruise, antique sale (3 pp.) Date: 1966 Author: Whitney, William W. Box 9

news release: film - San Francisco ‘06 Quake; lecture - Gold Rush Date: 1906, 1849 Author: CHS Box 9

news release: Annual Meeting in Monterey's Colton Hall (2 pp.) Date: n.d. Author: CHS Box 9

news release: Napa County tour Date: 1971 Author: CHS Box 9

membership campaign (2 pp.) Date: 1962 Author: Shumate, Albert Box 9

news release: lecture - Missions Date: n.d. Author: CHS Box 9

news release: films - Transcontinental Railroads Date: n.d. Author: CHS Box 9

news release: Golden Spike centennial luncheon Date: n.d. Author: CHS Box 9

news release: exhibit - Bench & Bar (legal history) (ticket incl.) Date: n.d. Author: CHS Box 9

invitation to reception honoring Association of Friends of Fray Junipero Serra Date: 1969 Author: CHS Box 9

news release: art exhibit - Marin County Date: 1846 Author: CHS Box 9

thank-you for Knave publicity Date: 1969 Author: Schadel, Albert Box 9

note on painting of by Joseph Lee Date: 1871 Author: Erskine, Alice Box 9

paintings of Fort Ross by H. Raschen Date: n.d. Author: Erskine, Alice Box 9

report on boat excursion to Vallejo and Date: 1967 Author: Whitney, William W. Box 9

news release: annual observance of '06 Quake and Fire Date: 1906 Author: CHS Box 9 news release: lecture - San Francisco mining exchange Date: n.d. Author: CHS Box 9 news release: lecture - John Sutter Date: n.d. Author: CHS Box 9 art exhibit - Joseph Lee Date: 1860 Author: Erskine, Alice Box 9 news release: purchase of Zamorano press (2 pp.) Date: 1834 Author: CHS Box 9 news release: annual observance of '06 Quake & Fire Date: 1906 Author: CHS Box 9 news release: exhibit - Chinese culture Date: n.d. Author: CHS Box 9 news release: exhibit - wine making Date: n.d. Author: CHS Box 9 news release: exhibit - Andrew S. Hallidie momentos Date: n.d. Author: CHS Box 9 news release: election of officers Date: 1969 Author: CHS Box 9 news release: description of Society Date: 1852- Author: CHS Box 9 news release: Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet (3 pp.) Date: 1970 Author: CHS Box 9

news release: diamond jubilee of Society Mansion Date: 1961 Author: CHS Box 9 news release: lecture - architechture Date: 1850-1906 Author: CHS Box 9 news release: 200th Anniversary of the Spanish colonization & discovery of by Portola Party Date: n.d. Author: CHS Box 9 news release: wine tasting event - 200th anniversary of wine industry Date: 1769 Author: CHS Box 9 news release: art exhibit - Friedman collection Date: 1870-1920 Author: CHS Box 9 news release: lecture series - California architechture Date: n.d. Author: CHS Box 9 news release: Bay cruise & walking tour of Tiburon Date: 1968 Author: CHS Box 9

Award of Merit - Louis L. Stein, Jr. (3 pp.) Date: 1971 Author: Clarke, Ruth C. Box 9 news release: art exhibit - Bernita Lundy Date: 1900-1920 Author: CHS Box 9

Annual Meeting in Monterey (3 pp.) Date: 1971 Author: Neasham, Irene Box 9

news release: art exhibit - Japanese-Americans during confinement in relocation camps Date: 1940s Author: CHS Box 9 news release: art exhibit - ships & boats Date: n.d. Author: CHS Box 9 information on Margaret Miller Rocq Date: 1929 Author: Schadel, Albert Box 9 news release: art exhibit - Percy Gray Date: 1869-1952 Author: CHS Box 9

Book Sale & Auction Committee's request for donations Date: 1970 Author: Lovett, Hobart M. Box 9 news release: Ansel Adam's photography workshop in Yosemite Date: n.d. Author: CHS Box 9 news release: art exhibit - Percy Gray (2 pp.) Date: 1869-1952 Author: CHS Box 9 news release: lecture series - Percy Gray Date: 1869-1952 Author: CHS Box 9

news release: lecture - George Gordon Date: 1883 Author: CHS Box 9

news release: California Local History - new edition by Margaret Miller Rocq Date: n.d. Author: CHS Box 9

news release: program honoring Robert Louis Stevenson (2 pp.) Date: 1879-1880 Author: CHS Box 9

news release: Fireman's Muster - competition on Russian Hill (2 pp.) Date: 1850- Author: CHS Box 9

news release: Alaskan Night on TSS Fairsea Date: 1973 Author: CHS Box 9

news release: lecture - development of photography in California Date: 1873 Author: CHS Box 9

news release: Wagner Memorial Award - George Stewart, Franklin D.Walker (2 pp.) Date: 1973 Author: CHS Box 9

news release: exhibit - Ina Coolbrith Date: 1860s Author: CHS Box 9

see also Knowland, William

California History letter deploring the lack of state historical society Date: 1959 Author: Cameron, Donald Box 5

Eastern article relying on Edwin Bryant and Walter Cotton Date: 1851-52 Author: Hunt, Rockwell Box 5

California Hundred see Civil War

California Legislature state budget; schools need $?; people; descriptions Date: 1957 Author: unknown Box 5

California Letters, 1849 Bear Flag Revolt (4 pp.) Date: 1847 Author: New York Daily Tribune Box 9

formation of State Constitution (11 pp.) Date: 1849 Author: Daily National Intelligencer Box 9

emmigration and progress (8 pp.) Date: 1849 Author: Daily National Intelligencer Box 9

departing Californians; Thomas Butler King Date: 1849 Author: Daily National Intelligencer Box 9

sufferings in California during the Gold Rush Date: 1849 Author: Parker, J. Box 9

prices of California gold (2 pp.) Date: 1849 Author: Larkin, Thomas O. Box 9

letter from a gold miner (8 pp.) Date: 1850 Author: Miller, M.H. Box 9

life in San Francisco (7 pp.) Date: 1849 Author: Daily National Intelligencer Box 9

letter from a California physician (6 pp.) Date: 1849 Author: B.B.C. Box 9

fire in San Francisco; inventory of damage (39 pp.) Date: 1851 Author: New York Weekly Tribune Box 9

controversy making California a state (4 pp.) Date: 1851 Author: Riley, General B. Box 9

doubling Cape Horn (3 pp.) Date: 1850 Author: New York Commercial Advertiser Box 9

Colpeper geneology Date: 1671- Author: Holmes, Harold C. Box 9

request for information on Rotary Club of Georgetown in British Guiana Date: 1964 Author: Holmes, Harold C. Box 9

emmigration to California (6 pp.) Date: 1846 Author: Todd, William M. Box 9

visit to gold mines in Sacramento City (10 pp.) Date: 1850 Author: Stowell, William H. Box 9

trecherous life in California (13 pp.) Date: 1851 Author: Daily National Intelligencer Box 9

Poem: "The California Transport" (3 pp.) Date: 1848 Author: Patten, Major G.W. Box 9

Pacific Railroad Convention (10 pp.) Date: 1850 Author: Fremont, John C. Box 9

California Local History see California Historical Society

California, Northern see Lassen, Peter

California Railway history of the railway (2 pp.) Alameda County Railway Date: 1888-1936 Author: Allen, G.G. Box 9

loan of old California Railway streetcar photo Date: 1960 Author: Allen, Gary G. Box 9

California Ski Assn. see Far West Ski Association

California State see California Letters, 1849 Constitution

California (This Was) originals of California Chronology Box 10

Hunt, Rockwell D. see California Chronology

Californian, California two early Californian magazines; history; purpose; content Illustrated Magazine Date: 1864-67, 1880 Author: Hunt, Rockwell Box 5

Californianos, Los meeting of society Date: 1971 Author: Henshall, Nancy Box 10

brochure for Santa Clara meeting (2 pp.) Date: 1969 Author: Quadros, Beverly Peralta Box 10

news release: archivist at Santa Clara Mission to speak in memory of Father James Lyons who wanted to establish Santa Clara University a center for Spanish California studies (2 pp.) Date: 1822-1848 Author: Castro, Doris Box 10

news release: luncheon and lecture on earliest pioneers of (2 pp.) Date: 1835- Author: Hagemann, Herb Box 10

Calistoga see Wixom Family

Camanche see Commanche

Camels shipment & training in Calif. Date: 1856 Author: Winkley, John Box 5

see also "Greek George"

Cammeron Family see Finley Lake

Camp, Bethel see Butte, South

Camp Meeting see Beulah Park Butte, South

Camping Niles Canyon; memories Date: 1900 Author: McPhail, A.R. Box 5

Campo Seco Road see Calaveras County

Campton, Henry Trueman journal of sailing from Balitimore to San Francisco Date: 1850 Author: Methman, Alicia Compton (Mrs.Hugo) Box 5

Canals see Colusa County Historical Society

Cantin, Maud Helen notes of Oakland's early days Date: 1958 Author: Norman, Albert E. Box 5

Cape Horn see California Letters, 1849

"Captain Jack" capture of Moduc leader Date: 1873 Author: Humphrey, Charles F. Box 5

see also Indians

Carbondale see Contra Costa County

Carmel beginnings as an artists' colony Date: n.d. Author: Winkley, John Box 5

biography of Arthur Bowen, major building contractor in Carmel (letter, obituary, 4 pg. bio, 2 photos) Date: 1905-1955 Author: Planer, Edward T. Box 10

Carpenter, Horace see Oakland High Twelve Club

Carpenter, Jerry director of winter sports for the state Date: n.d. Author: Chamber Box 5

Carquinez see Benicia

Carroll, Tom request for bio of constable of (Fruitvale) Eden township, Fruitvale Date: n.d. Author: Boyer, E.O. Box 10

see also Diamond, Fruitvale

Carruth, William Walter organist; memorial Date: 1954 Author: Everett, Laura Box 5

Carson see Eureka

Carson Hill see E Clampus Vitus

Cary House see Wayside Inns

Cash Boy memories of gofer job Date: n.d. Author: Johnson, Walter Box 5

Castello, Dan see Circus

Cate, Ed A. retired bricklayer who did work on opium dens in San Francisco Date: 1957 Author: Holden, W.M. Box 5

Cathey Valley story of Cathey family Date: 1899 Author: Winkley, John Box 5

Cement Mines search for "lost" gold mine Date: 1861 Author: Winkley, John Box 5

Cemeteries list of people buried in Mountain View Cemetery (3 pp.) Early Burials Date: n.d. Author: n.a. Box 10

old Oakland cemeteries Date: 1857 Author: Rigney, F.M. Box 10

article: unearthing of a corpse in Oakland Cemetery by Price Press Company machines(2 pp.) Date: 1877 Author: Evening Tribune Box 10

memo: information on early Oakland cemeteries (2 pp.) Date: 1863 Author: Belcher, Jerry Box 10

Oakland's early cemetery Date: 1854 Author: Norman, Al Box 10

Centennial see Steamboats

Century Magazine The Forgotten Periodical Date: 1890 Author: Hunt, Rockwell Box 5

Century Theatre see Fire Department

Cerro Gordo silver/lead/zinc mine near San Francisco Date: 1865 Author: Winkley, John Box 5

Chabot, Anthony see East Bay Regional Parks

Chalfant, P.A. boy gold digger Date: 1849 Author: Winkley, John Box 5

Chancellor-Def. title in Europe; educational reader; confusing still Date: 1894 Author: Hunt, Rockwell Box 5

Chandlerville Sierra Co.; description Date: 1850's Author: Winkley, John Box 5

Chapman, M.C. Alviso story of Alviso family Date: 1868-1969 Author: n.a. Box 10

Cherokee Flat see Butte County

Chew, Ng Poon Chinese Presbyterian minister in San Francisco; Chinese Western Daily; "Chinese " Date: 1931 Author: Hunt, Rockwell Box 5

Children children during the gold rush era Date: 1849 Author: Winkley, John Box 5

Children's Hospital, story of founding (2 pp.) East Bay Date: 1851 Author: n.a. Box 10

photos of hospital (8) Date: 1914 Author: n.a. Box 10

3 news releases: hospital's 50th year, dedication of William H. and Helen C. Ford Diagnostic and Treatment Center, accumulative achievements (10 pp.) Date: 1912-1962 Author: Campbell, Nela Box 10

history of hospital (6 pp.) Date: 1912-1962 Author: Campbell, Nela Box 10

China see California Historical Society E Clampus Vitus

Chinatown, Oakland birthday of Harry B. Wong, Chinese "Pioneer Oaklander" (2 pp.) Date: 1875-1965 Author: Wong, William L. Box 10

Chinese ("Gold Boys") story of epileptic cook Date: 1850's Author: Winkley, John Box 5

postman's memory of Oakland's Chinese Date: 1908-20 Author: McPhail, A.R. Box 5

Chinamen in Siskiyou County Date: 1856 Author: Rosborough, Alex Box 5

see also Fish Ranch Road Fruit History

Chinese Funerals religious rituals Date: n.d. Author: Winkley, John Box 5

Chicory development of industry in Calif. Date: 1862 Author: Drury, Ben Box 5

Christian Brothers history of winery (8 pp., photo) Date: 1680-1970 Author: Pozzi, Doyen Box 10

Christmas building a life-size Nativity scene Date: 1958 Author: Brann, Donald R. Box 5

see also Sutter's Fort

Church, A.M. see Oakland High Twelve Club

Church, Congregational founding of church in Oakland (2 pp.) Date: 1877 Author: Halen, Mary; Mooar, Sarah Ann Box 10

history of church (3 pp.) Date: 1860-1960 Author: Schwartz, Lucy Box 10

Churches "Triple Crown" Landmarks presentation at First Unitarian Church of Oakland Date: n.d. Author: First Unitarian Church of Oakland Box 10

First Unitarian Church of Oakland designated a historical landmark Date: 1891-1977 Author: Hasselmann, M.A.; Hill, Helen Box 10

history of First Unitarian Church of Oakland (10 pp.) Date: 1890-1977 Author: Hasselmann, Mervin A. Box 10

see also Concord

Circus travelling circus comes to Oakland Date: n.d. Author: McPhail, A.R. Box 5

correspondence with owner of Marcks Circus in Miniature (2 pp.) Date: 1972 Author: Donald Marcks Box 10

request for information on the New York & New Orleans Exposition in Oakland Date: 1873 Author: Donald Marcks Box 10

100th anniversary of the first circus to come across the U.S. by rail; request for information on Dan Castello's Great Eastern Circus (2 pp.) Date: 1868 Author: Donald Marcks Box 10

circus days in Oakland; list of shows and dates they were in Oakland (3 pp., 3 photos) Date: 1785-1952 Author: Brott, John C.; Marcks, Donald Box 10

Cissaha follower of minister Fitzgerald at Whiskey Hill Date: 1855 Author: Winkley, John Box 5

City of Chester sunken gold ship on San Francisco-Humbolt bay run Date: 1888 Author: Martin, Wallace Box 5

Civil War memories of Vicksburg, Miss., the Dent family, and Ulysses S. Grant (3 pp., env. encl.) Date: 1860 Author: Alverson, D.S. Box 10

clipping re. John Singleton Mosby Date: 1860 Author: n.a. Box 10

transcript of newspaper article on the Fall of Richmond (3 pp.) Date: 1865 Author: n.a. Box 10

Civil War notes; Alexander Major Date: 1860-1861 Author: Verbarg Box 10

photos of a letter from a Civil War soldier to his wife (6 pp.) Date: 1864 Author: Durnbaugh, Lewis Box 10

original roster of the California Hundred Date: 1860 Author: Suesman, Leona Box 10

list of significant dates Date: 1860-1862 Author: n.a. Box 10

see also: California Historical Society Santa Barbara Oakland High Twelve Club

Clark, Galen naturalist; guardian of Yosemite Date: 1814-1910 Author: Winkley, John Box 5

Clark, Peter B. homestead and mountain near home called Clark's Peak Date: 1854 Author: Mauldin [?] Box 5

Clarksville reunion Date: 1958 Author: Wilson, John Box 5

Classen, Henry see Contra Costa County

Clayton see Contra Costa County

Clayton Village historic old town, supply center Date: 1868 Author: Winkley, John Box 5

Clear Lake different origin names Date: n.d. Author: Maudin, Henry Box 5

origin Date: 1953 Author: Maudin, Henry Box 5

statistics Date: n.d. Author: Maudin, Henry Box 5

see also: Clark, Peter B. Upper Clear Lake Islands

Clements original deed and accounts of the Lone Star Flour Mill (2 pp.) Date: 1860 Author: Magee, Mrs. Stillman L. Box 10

information on Stillman L. Magee, prominent citizen of Calaveras County Date: 1855 Author: Magee, Mrs. Stillman L. Box 10

Clipper Ships article on Fraser, captain of the Sea Witch (3 pp.) Date: n.d. Author: Elwell, Carrie Pratt Box 10

Clothing-children boy's attire at the turn of the century Date: 1897 Author: McPhail, A.R. Box 5

Coal Mines see Contra Costa County

Coalinga history of the horned toad and the Horned Toad Derby in Coalinga (6 pp.) Date: 1935 Author: Flander, Murray S. Box 10

Coburn, Loren Oakland pioneer; largest landowner in San Mateo County Date: 1908-1915 Author: McCready, Kenneth Box 5

Cohen Glass Plates availability of negatives Date: n.d. Author: Piatt, Florence J. Box 10

Cohen Home correspondence with family member; obituary; photo of home (env. encl.) Date: 1971 Author: Cohen, Emelita Box 10

Colby, William E. Calif. native son, knew Muir Date: 1896 Author: Winkley, John Box 5

Cold Valley landscape and inhabitants Date: 1854 Author: Mauldin, Henry Box 5

Cole, Cornelius politician; district A of Sacramento; House of Representatives; Senate Date: 1848 Author: Hunt, Rockwell Box 5

Cole Creek Canyon landscape and history Date: 1870 Author: Mauldin, Henry Box 5

see also Sandstone

College of California memories of a faculty member of the California College in Oakland (2 pp.) Date: 1904 Author: Linsley, Earle G. Box 10

Colleges see also: Bolton, Herbert Eugene Bovard Brothers (USC) College of California Davidson, George (UC) Graduation Jenkins, O.P. Le Conte, Joseph (UC) Napa College Orphilean Lyceum Sheilds, Peter J. (UCD) Stanford, Jane Lathrop Stagg, Amos Alonzo Thompkins, Edward (UC) U.C. Presidents University of Southern California University of the Pacific Wilbur Family (Stanford, Berkeley) Willey, Samuel Hopkins (UC)

Collins, Emma N. memorial service; obituary Date: 1863-1954 Author: Grant, Sade J. Box 5

Collins, Thomas A. see Contra Costa County

Collinsville see Hastings, Lansford

Coloma 4 picture postcards of area Date: n.d. Author: n.a. Box 10

first-hand witness to events in Scott's Valley (photo, brochure of Coloma Resort, memo) Date: 1904- Author: Brewer, C.E. Box 10

Columa Gold Discovery Parade (photo with notes) Date: 1972 Author: Chappie, Gene Box 10

news release: celebration of discovery of gold Date:1848 Author: State of California Dept. of Parks and Recreation Box 10

see also Miller, Bishop George A.

Colorado River see Lost City

Colpeper, Charles II see California Letters, 1849

Colton Hall, Monterey see California Historical Society

Columbia, CA photo of old corner building Date: 1925 Author: Freeman Box 10

Columbia Gazette office ground breaking Date: 1882-1966 Author: Stevenot, Archie Box 10

request for information on grandfather's mercantile store (2 pp.) Date: 1850 Author: Clark, Grace Lewis Box 10

news release: new features of Columbia State Historic Park (recorded tour, New York Dry Goods Store) Date: 1850-70 Author: State of California Dept. of Parks and Recreation Box 10

news release: bids for the printing and sale of a newspaper at Columbia State Park Date: 1800s Author: State of California Dept. of Parks and Recreation Box 10

see also St. Anne's Church

Colusa description; additional history on her journey Date: 1958 Author: Craig, Nellie Box 5

see also Glenn County

Colusa County see Bears

Colusa Sun see Green, General Will Semple

Colusi County Historical Tehama-Colusa Canal to be renamed the Will S. Green Canal Society Date: 1953 Author: Baker, Sima Box 10

Combine Harvester commemorative stamp; history Date: 1853 Author: Higgins, F. Hal Box 5

see also Rix's Day Book of 1867-69

Commanche 2 photos of Camanche buildings and Knave layout Date: n.d. Author: n.a. Box 10

Concord pamphlet: Concord Centennial Commemoration Date: 1868-1968 Author: Concord Chamber of Commerce Box 10

pamphlet: information on town Date: 1868- Author: Concord Chamber of Commerce Box 10

letter and copy of East Bay magazine with series of articles on Concord Date: 1868- Author: Loken, Don Box 10

dedication of Don Salvio Pacheco Adobe (2 pp.) Date: 1853 Author: Oakland Tribune Box 10

the naming of Concord Date: 1869 Author: Contra Costa Gazette Box 10

dedication of Queen of All Saints Church Date: 1869-1954 Author: Contra Costa Gazette Box 10

dedication of Don Salvio Pacheco Adobe Date: 1853 Author: n.a. (newspaper article) Box 10

honoring of Concord teachers and citizens Date: 1955 Author: Oakland Tribune Box 10

Fire Service display; hand drawn fire engine Date: 1886 Author: Oakland Tribune Box 10

Police Station to be sold Date: 1885-1939 Author: Oakland Tribune Box 10

dedication of Don Salvio Pacheco Adobe Date: 1853 Author: Berkley Gazette Box 10

incorporation of Concord as a town Date: 1905 Author: Ritch, Jim (Contra Costa Gazette) Box 10

naming of town by newspaper Date: 1869 Author: Ritch, Jim (Contra Costa Gazette) Box 10

tour of Pacheco adobe and area Date: 1932 Author: n.a. (newspaper article) Box 10

Pacheco adobes and rancho hospitality Date: 1745 Author: Oakland Tribune Box 10

Cones winter predicting properties Date: 1859 Author: Rosborough, Alex Box 5

Congdon, J.H. letter of introduction Date: 1957 Author: Caughey, Howard Box 5

Congregational Church see Fruitvale

Contra Costa County article on make up and government of county (4 pp.) Date: 1955 Author: Contra Costa Gazette Box 10

news release: retirement of Concord resident from Shell Oil Company Date: 1929-1966 Author: Shell Oil Company Martinez Refinery Box 10

thanks for autobiography of Henry Classen Date: 1894 Author: Burton, Alan Box 10

history of Contra Costa Gazette (3 pp.) Date: 1858 Author: Contra Costa Gazette Box 10

County Clerk write-up (2 pp.) Date: 1955 Author: Contra Costa Gazette Box 10

leader in road work Date: 1956 Author: Oakland Tribune Box 10

sketch of John Muir Date: 1956 Author: Contra Costa Gazette [?] Box 10

unsolved murder in Crockett Date: 1930 Author: Ritch, Jim (C.C. Gazette) Box 10

E. Clampus Vitus initiation and tour Date: 1956 Author: Oakland Tribune Box 10

Olinda-the ghost town that never got started (2 pp.) Date: 1888 Author: Oakland Tribune Box 10

Carbondale coal mines (3 pp.) Date: 1857 Author: Oakland Tribune Box 10

Clayton Grange opposes change in pioneer street names Date: 1956 Author: Oakland Tribune Box 10

Belshaw contribution to area (2 pp.) Date: 1870s Author: Verbarg [?] (Knave) Box 10

meeting of sons of the pioneers Date: 1867 Author: Verbarg [?] (Knave) Box 10

last train robbery by California Eddie (Frank Sargent) Date: 1929 Author: Knave Box 10

information on old rail line (letter and article) Date: 1897 Author: n.a. Box 10

Contra Costa Gazette's 95th birthday Date: 1858 Author: Knave Box 10

tour of Martinez and several burial sites, including that of John Muir Date: 1838-1953 Author: Knave Box 10

demand for literature on county Date: 1954 Author: Contra Costa Gazette Box 10

new county librarian Date: 1954 Author: Contra Costa Gazette Box 10

Japanese scholar's desire to translate John Muir's works into Japanese Date: 1954 Author: Ritch, Jim (C.C. Gazette) Box 10

highest average property tax Date: 1954 Author: n.a. (unknown newspaper) Box 10

killing of rattlesnake Date: 1954 Author: Ritch, Jim (C.C. Gazette) Box 10

"most sensational daylight holdup in Contra Costa" by John Zimmerman and Thomas A. Collins (2 pp.) Date: 1905 Author: Ritch, Jim (C.C. Gazette) Box 10

John Strenzel of Alhambra Valley Date: 1854 Author: Oakland Tribune Box 10

memories of John Swett (2 pp.) Date: 1904 Author: Knave Box 10

purchase of Martinez adobe Date: 1818-1955 Author: Contra Costa Gazette Box 10

dedication of plaque on Don Calvio Pacheco adobe home Date: 1850s Author: Knave Box 10

meeting of historical society Date: 1955 Author: Contra Costa Gazette Box 10

message from to Gazette Date: 1868 Author: Ritch, Jim (C.C. Gazette) Box 10

correction of county boundry Date: 1877 Author; Oakland Tribune Box 10 topigraphical maps of Mt. Diablo Date: 1955 Author: Contra Costa Gazette Box 10 monument to the dead of World War I (2 pp.) Date: 1917-18 Author: Lindren, Doris (C.C. Gazette) Box 10 photo of residents at Pioneer reception Date: 1955 Author: Oakland Tribune Box 10

San Pablo Road Date: 1887 Author: Knave Box 10

Vaqueros and Ranchos Date: 1823-1846 Author; Sandoval, John S. (Daily Review) Box 10 settlement of Harlan family (part of the Donner party) (3 pp.) Date: 1875 Author: Dietrich, Marion (Oakland Tribune) Box 10 miscellaneous notes on area Date: 1928-1940 Author: Verbarg [?] Box 10

request for material on John and Abby Marsh (3 newspaper articles on subject attached) Date: 1836 Author: Enos, Leslie Box 10

Pittsburg area old school board minutes (4 pp.) Date: 1882 Author: Ericson, Mary Box 10

Contra Costa County Historical Bulletin - March 1963-Oct 1965 (4 issues); information on local landmarks Date: 1833 Author: Winkley, John W. (ed.) Box 10

pamphlet on John Muir National Monument Date: n.d. Author: n.a. Box 10

information on former sheriff, Roswell Butler Hard Date: 1828 Author: Chaplin, Erma Hard Box 10

former (and only living) partner of Walter Peachardi [?] (business card and address attached) Date: n.d. Author: Grunewald, Fred Box 10

information on Warehouse Cafe and Port Costa Date: 1906 Author: n.a. Box 10

see also: Concord Crockett Heather Farm Historical Landmarks Moraga, Joaquin Sharkey Family

Contra Costa Hills theme of County Historical Society program Date: 1806 Author: Winkley, John Box 5

Contra Costa Historical meeting about family tree Society whose members were pioneers Date: 1957 Author: Winkley, John Box 5

announcement of dinner and program Date: 1957 Author: Winkley, John Box 5

see also Clayton Village

Cooke, Capt. George Bowen master of a clipper ship during the Gold Rush Date: 1850's Author: McGee, Stewart T. Box 5

Coolbrith, Ina honored poet (see Le Conte) Date: 1915 Author: Hunt, Rockwell Box 5

see also: California Historical Society Overland Monthly

Cooper, Sarah Brown philantropist, civil leader, "Champion of Kindergarten" Date: d. 1896 Author: Hunt, Rockwell Box 5

Copperopolis celebration of centennial Date: 1861 Author: Freeman, Leslie J. Box 10

details of centennial celebration Date: 1860-1960 Author: Stockton Record Box 10

Cora see Steamboats

Cotton, Walter see California History

Cottonwood Charcoal Kilns history of kilns in Lone Pine, Inyo County Date: 1873 Author: MacDonald, Dorothy Box 5

Court of Justice impromptu miner's court in Auburn Date: 1850 Author: Winkley, John Box 5

Court Reporters question of gender Date: 1895 Author: Elwell, Carrie Pratt Box 5

Cousin Jacks Cornish miners in the Comstock Date: 1957 Author: newspaper article Box 5

Coy, Owen Coch6ran director/archivist of Calif. (see Bolton) Historical Survey Commission Date: 1919 Author: Hunt, Rockwell Box 5

Coyote claim that Coyote Inn is the oldest roadhouse in California (3 pp., photo) Date: n.d. Author: Peterson, Ann Box 10

Crabb Incident church in Sonora Date: 1850 Author: Weston, Joseph Box 5

Crawford, Woods see Bears

Crescent City see Elwell, Carrie Pratt Indians

Crime vandalism, reasons why Date: 1881 Author: Rosborough, Alex Box 5

history of crime in Oakland Date: 1854 Author: Rigney, F.M. Box 5

Crittenton, Charles see Beulah Park

Crockett 59th anniversary of Depot Garage in the Heald Foundry Building Date: 1896 Author: Crockett American Box 10

see also Contra Costa County

Crook's Ranch commentary on the results of the Folsom reservoir Date: 1954 Author: Winkley, John Box 5

Cutter Ships see Bear

Daffodil Hill information on seeing flowers Date: 1961 Author: McLaughlins Box 10

Danville see Historical Landmarks

Dauguerrotypes display of collection Date: 1839 Author: Mackay, Mrs. Ralph Box 5

Davidson, George pioneer scientist; professor Date: 1906 Author: Linsey, Earle Box 5

Davie, John F. see Ferry Boats

De Fermery, James import/export business; famous mansion Date: 1850's Author: unknown Box 5

Death Valley members of the Death Valley party Date: n.d. Author: Brindle, George W. Box 10

see also: Burros French, Darwin Greenwater "Chuckwalla" Harris, Frank "Shorty" Manly, William Lewis Putnam, George Roberts, Oliver de la Fontaine Searles, John Treasures, Lost

Del Norte County information on military forts or camps in area (3 pp., 2 photos, copy of newspaper article) Date: 1860s Author: McBeth, Frances Turner Box 10

request for information on mine near Crescent City (2 pp.) Date: 1860s Author: Rosborough, Alex J. Box 10

see also Tree Farm

Del Norte Co. celebrating centennial of Pioneer Historical Society Rd. Date: 1958 Author: Chase, Don Box 5

Delano demolition of the old Oakland Pier (Southern Pacific Station) (5 pp., env. encl.) Date: 1870-75 Author: Petrie, Donald S. Box 10

Delano, Alonzo see Vacations

Delta King / Queen present locations of ferry boats Date: 1956 Author: Franke, Theo. J. Box 5

Delta Region memories of early Stockton Date: 1920-71 Author: Sharon, Mrs. F. Box 10

Dent Family see Civil War

Depot Garage see Crockett

Dewey, George see Fruitvale (Hustler)

Diamond Major Bell's diamond Date: 1850 Author: Winkley, John Box 5

Diamond see Aviation

Diamond Park Landmark history of adobe house landmark Date: 1851 Author: Herrmann, Oswald Box 5

Dimond District see Fruitvale

Dimond, Fruitvale information on town, including Peralta family, Joaquin Miller (2 pp.) Date: 1907 Author: M.P.S. Box 10

The Altenheim (2 photos) Date: 1890 Author: n.a. Box 10

correction on caption for photo of Rhoda Louie House (env. encl.) Date: n.d. Author: Manley, Hazel Carlson Box 10

information on a miner who lived in Leona Height (2 pp., env. encl.) Date: n.d. Author: Darr, Annie E. Box 10

6 photos of area Date: 1906 Author: Sappers, Vernon J. Box 10

Oakland Traction Company (4 pp.) Date: 1880s Author: n.a. Box 10

post office, railroad, Presbyterian church, beer gardens (4 pp.) Date: 1880 Author: n.a. Box 10

geography of area (2 pp.) Date: n.d. Author: n.a. Box 10

Joaquin Miller Date: n.d. Author: n.a. Box 10

promotion of area Date: 1850s Author: n.a. Box 10

Henderson Lewelling (2 pp.) Date: 1847 Author: n.a. Box 10

pioneer businesses Date: n.d. Author: n.a. Box 10

Tom Carroll, resident and constable (2 pp.) Date: 1898-1930 Author: n.a. Box 10

5 photos of residents and area Date: 1908 Author: Crouch, Bill Box 10

3 photos of area Date: 1904-1906 Author: Stein, Louis L. Jr. Box 10

miscellaneous notes (2 pp.) Date: n.d. Author: Verbarg [?] Box 10

map of area Date: 1906 Author: Gruner, Charles Box 10

memories of a Dimond Grocery Store chore boy (env encl) Date: 1918-19 Author: Johnson, Harold A. Box 10

Dimond Canyon request for information to inform public Date: 1966 Author: Ludlow, David W. Box 10

Discovery, B.C. see Ice Journey

Dog Racing see Heather Farm

Donahue, James & ferries and their history San Rafael Date: 1890 Author: Weldon, Will Box 5

Donner descendent of Nancy Graves (2 pp) Date: 1917 Author: Henry, M.R. Box 10

news release: Old Timers night at Donner Lake Lodge Date: 1966 Author: Truckee-Donner Chamber of Commerce Box 10

news release: Old Timers night at Donner Lake Lodge Date: n.d. Author: Truckee-Donner Chamber of Commerce Box 10

Donner Party 16 photos of area where party was lost Date: n.d. Author: n.a. Box 10

8 identified photos of descendants of the Donner Party Date: n.d. Author: Stork, Frank Box 10

program of the play The Donner Party Date: 1846-47 (1972-73 season) Author: Sacramento Civic Theater Box 10

list of descendants (4 pp) Date: 1972 Author: n.a. Box 10

pictures of production and descendants sent Date: 1973 Author: Severson, Thor Box 10

information on the play The Donner Party (2 pp.) Date: 1972-73 Author: Keithley, George Box 10

review of play (3 pp.) Date: 1973 Author: McClatchy, Eleanor Box 10

see also: Contra Costa County E Clampus Vitus

Donner Pass see Trails

Donner Ski Ranch information on tourist spot Date: 1946- Author: Carpenter, Jerry Box 10

Donner Trail see Highway 40

Dorn Point Indian legend Date: n.d. Author: Mauldin, Henry Box 5

Dorn Valley landscape and inhabitants Date: 1859 Author: Mauldin, Henry Box 5

Dorrington history of town Date: 1851 Author: Freeman, Leslie J. Box 10

Dover see Steamboats

Downieville revisited Date: 1850 Author: Winkley, John Box 5

see also Moore, L.

Drake, Sir Francis see California Historical Society

Drewell, Elliot families settling in the Big Valley Date: 1854 Author: Mauldin, Henry Box 5

Duckwell Party emigrants through Sierras to Stanislaus Date: 1853 Author: Monfort, A.B. & Buckbee, Edna Bryan Box 5

Duckworth Reef (Duxbury) Gen. Sherman's experience Date: 1853 Author: McCaffrey, Will Box 5

Duels between Dr. Cacaniss and Gen. Colton in Yreka Date: 1858 Author: Rosborough, Alex Box 5

account of 2 duels in the Motherlode Date: 1859 Author: Stone, Rhoda

Dumont, Gabriel see Saddles and Riding Tack

Dumont, Madame see Bodie

Dunbar Durant school principal Date: 1890's Author: McPhail, A.R. Box 5

Dunsmuir House see Junior League

Durant school reply to McPhail's memories of Dunbar Date: 1900 Author: Priest, Edward Box 5

memories/recollections Date: 1892 Author: McPhail Box 5

memories of a school mate Date: 1890 Author: McPhail, A.R. Box 5

Durham, Judge Haley a tribute Date: n.d. Author: Cutler, Leland Box 5

Durley Family see Finley Lake

Dustifanni Aukum poet profile Date: 1958 Author: Winkley, John Box 5

Dutch Flat author's notes on article Date: 1962 Author: Kellogg, Clyde E. Box 10

E Clampus Vitus invitation to rejoin (env encl) Date: n.d. Author: E Clampus Vitus Box 11

Convocation of the Knights and Ladies of the Red Garter (postcard encl) Date: 1968 Author: Honn, Frank Box 11

Aetna Springs Resort trip Date: 1971 Author: ECV Yerba Buena Chapter Box 11

The Vituscan (newsletter) Date: 1971 Author: Heibel, George Box 11

Aetna Springs Resort trip Date: 1966 Author: ECV Yerba Buena Chapter Box 11

Saratoga trip DAte: 1966 Author: ECV YB Chapter Box 11

acceptance of Aetna trip (2 pp) DAte: 1966 Author: Heibel, Mrs. George Box 11

acceptance of Aetna springs luncheon (list of guests) Date: 1966 Author: Lovett, Hobart M. Box 11

request for information on the history of the Rotary Club of Oakland Date: 1908-1958 Author: Sanders, Leslie S. Box 11

postcard: ECV initiation team Date: 1966 Author: Silva, Lou Box 11

postcard: membership card Date: 1948 Author: Falconer, Eric A. Box 11

postcard: invitation to Eliza Farnham party

Date: 1966 Author: Lovett, I.N. Box 11

information on Chinese Historical Society of America and invitation to opening of new Chinatown HQ (3 pp) Date: 1866 Author: Chinese Historical Society Box 11

photos of Clampers at Aetna Springs Date: 1966 Author: Napa Register Box 11

ACN Annual Communion breakfast (to be over before football games) Date: 1966 Author: Russell, Jack Box 11

news release: construction on Carson Hill monument Date: 1961 Author: ECV Box 11

postcard: request for negative of Plaque Date: 1956 Author: Falconer, Eric Box 11

invitation to celebration of monument on Carson Hill honoring "Mr. Mother Lode" Date: 1961 Author: Minto, Vrle T. Box 11

celebration of the passing of Gold Rush Camps and River Crossings that will disappear with the building of the New Melones Dam Date: 1849 Author: ECV Box 11

request for membership into the Mantuca Chapter (env encl) Date: n.d. Author: ECV Box 11

trip to Napa Soda Springs Date: 1968 Author: ECV Box 11

postcard: "Next Y B Clamptrek April 27" Date: n.d. Author: i.k. Box 11

"The Vituscan" newsletter; fatal shooting of Clamper in Columbia during outing; reminder of code for Clamper behavior; short spots on individual members Date: 1968 Author: Stein, Louis L. Jr. Box 11

announcement of book, The Story of E Clampus Vitus Date: 1966 Author: Lovett, Hobart M. (Ik) Box 11

return of fee for party (Verbarg had to leave early because of health problem) (env encl) Date: 1966 Author: Smart, Harry Box 11

"Clamphistory of Aetna Springs" (9 pp) Date: 1828 Author: Lovett, Hobart M. (Ik) Box 11

postcard: invitation to Eliza Farnham Art, Literary, and Garden Circle at Aetna Springs Date: 1966 Author: Arbuckle, Clyde Box 11

installation of New Helvetia Chapter Date: 1967 Author: Frame, Walter Box 11

trip to Fairfield Bowl (form attached) Date: 1967 Author: ECV YB Chapter Box 11

Special Meeting of the Council of Venerable Greybeards (discussion on fatal shooting of ECV member) Date: 1967 Author: Lovett, Hobart M. Box 11

postcard: trip to Weaverville with Trinity Chapter Date: 1967 Author: Lovett, Ik Box 11

letter about auction Date: 1967 Author: Falconer, E.A. Box 11

form for Byron trip Date: 1967 Author: Smart, Harry Box 11

request for more information on ECV Date: 1966 Author: Michael, Paul Box 11

biography of Joseph Zumwalt, pioneer and founder of ECV (21 pp) Date: 1800 Author: Carlstrom, Alice Zumwalt Box 11

Verbarg's membership in James W. Marshall Chapter #49 of Hangtown (Placerville) Date: 1966 Author: Falconer, Eric A. Box 11

"Name and Nature of E Clampus Vitus" Date: 1849-1966 Author: San Francisco Chronicle Box 11

History of E Clampus Vitus Date: 1845- Author: Trivelpiece, Alvin S. Box 11

Clamper revival movement in San Francisco Date: 1931 Author: Trivelpiece, Alvin S. Box 11

Old/New initiation ritual Date: 1849 Author: Mountain Messenger Box 11

Nevada County notables invited to initiation party Date: 1954 Author: n.a. (newspaper) Box 11

decision not to change group name Date: 1959 Author: Stockton Record Box 11

translation of name Date: 1960 Author: Territorial Enterprise Box 11

trek to Truckee Date: 1960 Author: The Union Box 11

plaque at Donner cabins Date: 1846 Author: Sacramento Bee Box 11

preparation of Donner plaque Date: 1846 Author: Sacramento Bee Box 11

history of society; grand convocation of the Snowshoe Thompson Chapter Date: 1850s Author: Richards, Bob (Territorial Enterprise) Box 11

receipt for registration in Yerba Buena Chapter (6 pp.) Date:1966 Author: Lovett, Ik Box 11

postcard: tour of Solano County Date: 1967 Author: Stein, Louis L. Box 11

4 postcards: productions from Stanbrook Abbey Press; exhibition of California pictorial letter sheets; western books; Biblical books Date: 1967 Author: Book Club of California Box 11

postcard: search for pictures Date: 1962-67 Author: Silva, Lou Box 11

Redwood City's centennial year Date: 1854 Author: Stein, Louis, Jr. Box 11

verses written for Adam Lee Moore for his 100th birthday (28 pp.) Date: n.d. Author: White Fox Skyhawk Box 11

see also Contra Costa County

Eads, Capt. James B. see Fruitvale (Hustler)

Early Settlers around Lower Lake; Indians Date: 1846 Author: Mauldin, Henry Box 5

Earp, Wyatt see Grass Valley

Earthquakes memories of San Francisco '06 Quake and Fire (2 pp., env encl) Date: 1906 Author: Cook, Alternur B. Box 11

East Bay memories of automobiling Date: 1906 Author: Nov, Emily Box 5

East Bay Regional Parks Lake Chabot 5 pp) Date: 1862 Author: East Bay Regional Park District Box 11

celebration of District founding (5 pp.) Date: 1935 Author: East Bay Regional Park District Box 11

6 photos: East Bay District; site of Brazil Building Gardens; Sullivan Ranch view from Inspiration Point; train Date: 1893 Author: Mohr, Don (Louis Stein photo collection) Box 11

East Bay Water Co. offer of pictures for Tribune and of Alameda County Date: 1898 Author: Anderson, Helen J. Box 11

snapshot used for East Bay Water Company publication "Bubbles" (2 pp, photo, and pamphlet) Date: 1918 Author: Anderson, Helen J. Box 11

East Lake Islands Red Rock; Stubbs; Hone-Dot; Moo-So-Call-Me-Done Date: n.d. Author: Mauldin, Henry Box 5

Eaton, C.A. (Larry) death of Verbarg's brother-in-law; unsigned card, bag, obituary Date: 1973 Author: Oakland Tribune Box 11

Ebbett's Pass memories of old pass; Major Ebbett; Miwok Indians Date: n.d. Author: Freeman, Leslie J. Box 11

Ebbett's Pass region Date: 1963 Author: Chapman, Elizabeth (newspaper) Box 11

bids for new section of Highway 4 through Tamarack Date: 1963 Author: Stockton Record Box 11

Eden Township see Carroll, Tom

Education see also: Allendale School California Cooper, Sarah Brown Dunbar Durant School Fitzgerald, Oscar P. Francis, John H. Harte, Bret Holy Names College Houghton, Nancy & Fred Housh, William H. Kelsey Creek McGroarty, John Steven Milikan, Robert Andrews School House Manuscripts Shephert, Jasper M. Stanford, Jane Lathrop Swett, John Thompkins, Edward Washington Grammar School West End School Whitney, Frederic

Egan, Martin material requested for preparation of a biography Date: 1958 Author: Torbert, T. Keith Box 5

El Alisal see California Historical Society

El Camino Real history of road and the marking of it with bells (3 pp, intro letter from Adelaide McNeill) Date: 1769 Author: Lanehart, Clara Box 11

El Camino Viejo history of the road (16 pp, introductory letter by George H. Cardinet Jr.) Date: late 1700s Author: Wilson, Stuart R. Box 11

State Riding and Hiking Trails ; history of area (32 pp) Date: 1820 Author: Cardinet, George H. Box 11

Assembly Concurrent Resolution #54: celebration of 200th anniversary of El Camino Viejo (env encl) Date : 1769 Author: Assemblymen Dent, Knox, Bee, Fong, Miller, Mulford, and Thomas Box 11

offer of manuscripts on history Date: n.d. Author: Williams, Earle E. Box 11

El Camino Viejo Commemorative Ride (17 pp) Date: 1970 Author; Lubeck, Diane Box 11

El Camino Viejo Commemorative Ride (9 pp) Date: 1970 Author: Cardinet, George Jr. Box 11

El Dorado County Emigrant Trail: Latrobe, Lotus, Pilot Hill, Pacific House, Meyers, Phillips Station, Placerville, Old Dry Diggings Date: 1860 Author: Freeman, Leslie J. Box 11

travels in early El Dorado County by James Harrison Miller Date: 1850 Author: Freeman, Leslie J. Box 11

support needed for County museum (3 pp) Date: 1969 Author: El Dorado County Historical Society Box 11

the meaning of "El Dorado" Date: n.d. Author: n.a. (newspaper clipping) Box 11

see also: Arnot, N.D. Bandits California Clarksville Gold Mining Greenwood Lime Kiln Whiskey Bar Whiskey Bar Road

El Molino Viejo see California Historical Society

Electricity lighting up San Francisco's Market Street; "The Path of Gold" Date: 1916 Author: Planer, Edward T. Box 5

see also Siskiyou Electric Power Co.

Elk in Lake County; Roosevelt elk Date: n.d. Author: Mauldin, Henry Box 5

Elk Horn help to restore St. Raymonds Church in Amador-Livermore Valley (2 pp) Date: 1859 Author: Knave Box 11

search for Elkhorn Post Office Date: n.d. Author: Sykes, Ernest L. Box 11

Elk Horn Post Office found (5 pp) Date: 1853-54 Author: Hebel, Harry G. Box 11

miscellaneous notes (12 pp) Date: 1852 Author: Verbarg [?] Box 11

discovery of Elk Horn Date: 1852 Author: Knave Box 11

information on Prince brothers Date: 1883 Author: Schellens, Richard N. Box 11

sources of information Date: 1849 Author: n.a. Box 11

Elks (Order of) history of Elks in Bay Area (3 pp) Date: 1880 Author: Kislingbury, Graham Box 11

program for Elks Memorial Day Date: 1913 Author: Oakland Lodge #171 Box 11

Elliott, Maxine & Gertrude biography of actress Date: 1896 Author: Sheehan, Diana Forbes-Robertson Box 11

copy of newspaper article hailing Maxine's return to Broadway Date: 1933 Author: New York Sun Box 11

Elwell, Carrie Pratt Capt. Fraser of the Sea Witch Clipper and family (2 pp) Date: n.d. Author: Elwell, Carrie Pratt Box 11

memories of San Rafael (2 pp) Date: 1870s Author: Elwell, Carrie Pratt Box 11

wreck of Brother Jonathan; celebrated libel case re. reporting of wreck (3 pp) Date: 1865 Author: Elwell, Carrie Pratt Box 11

excursion to Angel Island Date: n.d. Author: Elwell, Carrie Pratt Box 11

letter of introduction for an article on sensational Crescent City case Date: 1895 Author: Elwell, Carrie Pratt Box 11

memories of Richardson granddaughter (2 pp) Date: n.d. Author: Elwell, Carrie Pratt Box 11

biography of Dr. J.C. Tucker (2 pp) Date: 1851 Author: Elwell, Carrie Pratt Box 11

Emeryville request for more old photos of area Date: 1947 Author: Harbin, Johanna Box 11

3 photos of Emeryville Date: n.d. Author: n.a. Box 11

Emigrant Basin Wild Area see Duckwell Party

Emigrants mean habits of certain overland emigrants Date: 1849 Author: Winkley, John Box 5

Emperan, Louise see Bear Flag

Entertainment Sacramento Theatre, July 4th, "Bandit Thief" Date: 1849 Author: Hunt, Rockwell Box 5

social life in early Oakland Date: n.d. Author: McPhail, A.R. Box 5

Eriksen Family see Grove Street Hotel

"Esmeralda, Aurora" Ella Mighels; author Date: 1850's-60's Author: Hunt, Rockwell Box 5

Establish Day 68th anniversary of Date: 1958 Author: Dept. of Interior Box 5

Etna Mountain see Mules

Eucalyptus eucalyptus tree grove planted by Frank Havens along the range of summits from Berkeley to Redwood Peak (3 pp) Date: 1911 Author: Skaale, A.J. Box 11

"Eulalie" see Shannon, Mary Fee

Eureka letter re. clippings of history of the area; photo of Carson Mansion Date: ca. 1896 Author: Genzoli, Andrew M. Box 11

Eureka see Ferry Boats

Exempt Fire Company invitation Date: 1887 Author: McPhail, A.R. Box 5

Exposition Park story of William Bowen Date: 1885 Author: Hunt, Rockwell Box 5

Fair, Charley old automobile in Oakland Date: n.d. Author: Eber, Budd Box 5

Fairfield Bowl see E Clampus Vitus

Fairsea see California Historical Society

Fairplay Hotel see Wayside Inns

Fairyland 20th anniversary of Children's Fairyland (3 pp) Date: 1950 Author: Weber, Burton Box 11

letter from Verbarg about meeting with a founder of Fairyland Date: 1970 Author: Verbarg Box 11

history of Children's Fairyland (13 pp) Date: 1950 Author: Navlet, Arthur E. Box 11

see also Historic Landmarks

Falstaff International see Brewries Museum of Brewing

Fanueil Hall established by Peter Fanueil in Boston as a market house Date: 1742 Author: McPhail, A.R. Box 5

Far West Ski Assn. formerly California Ski Assn.; development of Assn. to provide a place for winter Olympics (4 pp) Date: 1929 Author: Carrpenter, Jerry Box 11

Farnham, Eliza see E Clampus Vitus

Farragut, David Admiral, naval history Date: 1801-1870 Author: Winkley, John Box 5

Farragut Theater see Freeman Family

Farrell, Senator M. gave history sketch of Reese family pioneers Date: 1863 Author: unknown Box 5

Feather River see Bidwell's Bar

Fellows, George gold miner's luck Date: 1841-1875 Author: Winkley, John Box 5

Ferry boats rides to in S.F. bay Date: 1904 Author: McPhail, A.R. Box 5

memories of old transportation Date: n.d. Author: McPhail, A.R. Box 5

The Berkeley speaks Date: 1898 Author: Johnston, Walter Box 5

mourning the loss of ferries with the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge Date: 1955 Author: Barton, Homer Box 5

memories of a storm Date: 1918 Author: Upham, Fred Box 5

story of John F. Davie and his ferry, Rosalie Date: n.d. Author: Moitoret, Anthony Box 11

memories of an old San Francisco ferry commuter (3 pp) Date: 1897-98 Author: Eber, Budd F. Box 11

story of the Sacramento, Eureka, and the Berkeley Date: 1877 Author: Knave Box 11

see also: Benicia Nickel Ferries Donahue, James & San Rafael

Fiddletown homecoming parade and barbeque (2 pp) Date: 1966 Author: Thompson, Mary Jo Box 11

50 Plus Club of banquet for residents of 50+ years Stanislaus County Date: 1954 Author: Courtright, Norman Box 5

Fights, cat and dog account of a wildcat-dog prize fight in Scott's Bar Date: 1857 Author: Rosborough, Alex Box 5

Finch, Duncan Blair founder of Fred Finch Orphanage Date: 1820-1897 Author: Stuart, R.R. Box 5

Finch, Fred Orphanage establishment and personal accounts Date: 1892 Author: Stuart, Reginald R. Box 5

Finlay, Dozier see California Historical Society

Finley Lake early settlers of area: Finleys, Cammerons, and Durleys (2 pp) Date: 1840s Author: Mark, George A. Jr. Box 11

Fire Department 3 photos: Truck Co. No. 5 Band, Hayes Extension Ladder, Ackerman & Harris 1922 Century Theatre Troupe with Fire Chief Sam Short Date: 1884-1900, 1922 Author: Petersen, John C.; Hayes, Daniel D.; Spencer, Harry W. Box 11

Oakland Fire Department motorization (4 pp) Date: 1911-1921 Author: Crum, Lt. Clarence Box 11

mini-bio of Capt. Mike Hanley of the Oakland Fire Dept. Date: n.d. Author: Morris, Sadie Box 11

postcard: supplementary material on Capt. Mike Hanley Date: n.d. Author: Morris, Sadie Box 11

3 photos of Oakland Fire Dept. Engine Companies Date: 1886 Author: Fire Chief's Office Box 11

transcripts of letters from Brooklyn and Pheonix Engine Companies (2 pp) Date: 1875 Author: Bernard, R. B. Box 11

memories of Joe "the Giant" Sullivan (2 pp) Date: 1890-95 Author: Adams, W.E. Box 11

see also Fruitvale

Fire Engine see Concord

Firefighter see Concord

Firehouse-San Francisco see California Historical Society

Fireman's Muster see California Historical Society

Fish Ranch Road letter of introduction (carbon); story of a Chinese servant; hiking to Lafayette on Fish Ranch Road (4 pp) Date: ca. 1900 Author: Allen, Dean Box 11

Fishhill see Li-Leck Indians

Fitch, Thomas see Orators

Fitzgerald, Oscar P. minister, politician, superintendent of public instruction Date: 1849-1939 Author: Hunt, Rockwell Box 5

Flagstad, Kirsten see California Historical Society

Fletcher, W.R. description/memories of Oakland Date: 1958 Author: Fletcher, W.R. Box 5

Floods of 1862 accounts of event Date: 1862 Author: Hunt, Rockwell Box 5

Flour Mill see Kelsey Creek

Flu Epidemic see Grove Street Hotel

Folklore frugal (?) family in Siskiyou County; limestone plant on cattle rancher's land in Kern County use of rancher's land for lumber transport in Humboldt County; Siskiyou County pig farmer makes good (3 pp) Date: n.d. Author: Noerager, Philip J. Box 11

Folsom see Negro Hill & Mormon Island

Folsom Reservoir see Crook's Ranch

Folsom Telegraph semi-weekly newspaper Date: 1860 Author: Winkley, John Box 5

Foote Road construction Date: 1912 Author: Gravander Box 5

Forbestown establishment of first church in Butte County Date: 1854 Author: Miller, Thomas Box 5

Forbestown Society description [Butte County] Date: 1857-61 Author: Oliphant Box 5

Ford, Henry L. see Alpine County

Ford, Richard see Alpine County

Forest History Society conference on history of forest industries and forestry (3 pp) Date: n.d. Author: Fritz, Emanuel Box 11

Fort Ross resources for information Date: n.d. Author: McNamee, James Box 11

history of the fort; map (3 pp) Date: 1841 Author: Tooker, Richard Box 11

Russian involvement in the history of the fort (4 pp) Date: 1812 Author: Mendocino Co. Historical Newsletter Box 11

communication s and supply problems of the Russians in Early California (3 pp) Date: 1817 Author: Mendocino Co. Historical Newsletter Box 11

communications and supply problems of Russians in early Calif.(2 pp) Date: 1815 Author: Mendocino Co. Hist. Newsletter Box 11

excerpt: From Wilderness to Empire (Russian trade in California) (5 pp) Date: 1804 Author: Cleland, Robert Glass Box 11

historical notes on Fort Ross, Sea Ranch; "Restore Fort Ross Fund" (7 pp) Date: 1871 Author: Conrad, Marion K. Box 11

fund drive for old Fort Ross Date: 1812-1971 Author: S.F. Examiner Box 11

restoration of fort and chapel after destroyed by fire; land purchased by Joseph Knowland for Landmards League of California (4 pp) Date: 1812-1971 Author: Conrad, Marion Box 11

tourism ad for Fort Ross, within the "Magic Circle" Date: 1812-1961 Author: Ethyl Corporation Box 11

history of Russians in California Date: 1784-1812 Author: Winkley, John W. (Knave) Box 11

history of Russian founding and name Date: 1812 Author: McKenzie, John C. Box 11

see also California Historical Society'

Forts (Bay Area) see California Historical Society

14th Street-East early Oakland Date: n.d. Author: Norman, Albert E. Box 5

early Oakland (second part) Date: 1860 Author: Norman, Albert E. Box 5

Fourth of July celebration memories Date: 1957 Author: McPhail, A.R. Box 5

Fouts Springs information re. founding by David Cambert Fouts and a missing diary (letter, copy of clipping, letter from Verbarg with answer) Date: 1859 Author: Fouts, W.E. Box 11

Francis, John H. superintendent of L.A. schools Date: 1931 Author: Hunt, Rockwell Box 5

Fraser, George Washington see Clipper Ships

Elwell, Carrie Pratt

Frederickson, P.C. see Fruitvale

Freeman family experience of an actor in Red Bluff, Farragut Theater in Vallejo, Oakland (2 pp) Date: 1909-1924 Author: Freeman, Leslie J. Box 11

biography of James Harrison Miller; geneology of Freeman family (13 pp) Date: 1862 Author: Freeman, Leslie J. Box 11

2 New Year's poems Date: n.d. Author: Freeman, Leslie J. Box 11

Freeman, J.R. documentation of selling mules to U.S. government Date: 1904 Author: Freeman, Leslie J. Box 5

Freeport early residents Date: 1850 Author: Hunt, Rockwell Box 5

Fremont, John C. see Benton Mills, Mt. Bullion California Letters, 1849 Moduc Indians Siskiyou's Early Trails

Fremont Expedition myth exploded regarding battle with Mexicans on Gaviota Pass Date: 1846 Author: news article Box 5

Fremont's Pyramid Lake description Date: 1844 Author: Winkley, John Box 5

French, Darwin silver prospector in Death Valley Date: 1850 Author: Winkley, John Box 5

Fresno Scraper see Patterson, William

Fruit how cattle disease effected fruit industry in 1924 Date: 1924 Author: Butler, Harry E. Box 5

Fruit history Chinese helped with horticultural development Date: 1870 Author: Butler, H.R. Box 5

see also Agriculture

Fruitvale memories of the area (4 pp) Date: n.d. Author: Geffeney, E.A. Box 11

request for information on milk bottles (2 pp) Date: n.d. Author: Dorenzo, Ronald A. Box 11

5 pictures of area: Welch property & family (page from Miss Eleanor's scrapbook), Stillwell residence, Hinckley home, Dimond Game C Date: 1901 Author: Welch, Eleanor Box 11

8 photos of area, incl. Dimond Fire Company, P.C. Frederickson residence & business, Welch home, Sanford home, Hesseman home Date: n.d. Author: Dennison, Keith Box 11

3 copies of The Hustler (Fruitvale publication) Date: Aug 1896, May 1897, May 1898 Box 11

request for information on farmhouse Date: n.d. Author: Winterhalter, Eula Box 11

postcard: Peralta Ave. Date: 1908 Author: n.a. Box 11

J.H.W. Riley (2 pp) Date: 1844-1922 Author: History of Alameda County Box 11

history of Congregational Church in Fruitvale and biography of William Alfred Tenney (23 pp, 2 photos) Date: 1900 Author: Tenney, George R. Box 11

75th Anniversary of Fruitvale United Presbyterian Church (cover, invitation, 12 pp) Date: 1880-1964 Author: Carpenter, Mrs. O.G. Box 11

see also Carroll, Tom

Galinda, Frank see Concord

Galloway, James see Badger Park

Gambling see California Harte, Bret

Games played when young Date: n.d. Author: McPhail, A.R. Box 5

Garden Valley gold rush town Date: n.d. Author: Winkley, John Box 5

Garrett, Mary see Steamboats

Gas Hill Indian legend Date: n.d. Author: Mauldin, Henry Box 5

Gaviota Pass see Fremont Expedition

Geese wild geese in early California Date: 1840's Author: Hunt, Rockwell Box 5

Geology use of geology in the study of history Date: 1890's-1957 Author: Hunt, Rockwell Box 5

Georgetown see Gold Trails

Gerber steam wheat threshing bee (5 pp., 2 photos) Date: 1915-1965 Author: G.A. Humann Box 11

German Miner Sierra City; story Date: n.d. Author: Winkley, John Box 5

Germans see Siskiyou County

Ghirardelli, Domingo history of family (4 pp.) Date: 1852 Author: Nielsen, Barbara Box 11

see also San Francisco

Ghost Towns see Amador County

Ghost Towns of Napa Old Pineville; Oat Hill; Knoxville; etc. Date: n.d. Author: Winkley, John Box 5

Glenn County tour of the area (5 pp and map) Date: 1863 Author: Miller, Thomas Box 11

Goat Island see Knowland, William Schellhaus/Goat Island Yerba Buena

Goethe, Charles M. naturalist; student of human genetics Date: 1952 Author: Hunt, Rockwell Box 5

Gold Siskiyou gold belt; gold dust as money Date: 1850 Author: Rosborough, Alex Box 5

search for lost mines (1 pp, 1 postcard, writing on back of business card) Date: 1859 Author: Connelly, A.B. Box 11

see also Coloma

Gold Discovery story of John Wimmer (2 pp) Date: 1750-1924 Author: Cordell, J. Box 11

Gold Mines stories, dangers, other mystic tunnels Date: 1957 Author: Rosborough, Alex Box 5 see also Amador County

Gold Mining story in a notebook Date: 1851 Author: Winkley, John Box 5

see also Mining

Gold Run child's memories of hydralulic mining, life in Gold Run, and Indians (3 pp) Date: 1880 Author: Merkli, Berneice Box 11

Southern Pacific excursion to Gold Run (8 pp) Date: 1864 Author: Hancocks, Bob Box 11

Gold Rush trails that led to gold Date: 1827 Author: Rosborough, Alex Box 5

see also: Adams Express Company California Letters, 1849

Gold Rush Towns see E Clampus Vitus

Gold Trails humourous anecdotes Date: n.d. Author: Winkley, John Box 5

Golden Hind see California Historical Society

Golden Poppy Golden Poppy and Blue Lupine Planting Month (3 pp) Date: 1959 Author: Brown, Edmund G. Box 11

Golden Spike "discovery" of David Hewes' gift of the Golden Spike Date: 1869 Author: Lampson, Robin Box 11

Goodwill Industries 30th anniversary of Oakland training center for handicapped people (2 pp.) Date: 1934 Author: Sawyier, Alice Box 11

Goodyear gold mine Date: 1850's Author: Winkley, John Box 5

Gordon, George see California Historical Society

Gott, Mary see Sharkey Family

Graduation first from U.O.P. - 10 students reflect on year Date: 1858 Author: Hunt, Rockwell Box 5

Grand March main event of assembly, dance Date: n.d. Author: McPhail Box 5

Grant, Ulysses S. see Civil War

Grass Valley how he handled the fire Date: 1855 Author: Planer, E.T. Box 5

rumor that Wyatt Earp slept in the Washington Hotel Date:n.d. Author: Jones, Pat Box 11

disarray of Lola Montez' home Date: n.d. Author: Davis, Mrs. Maxwell C. Box 11

Grass Valley High School Class of 1889 Reunion (2 pp) Date: 1889-1960 Author: Sackett, Rose Ismert Box 11

reprint of article re. explosion of gunpowder that caused fire Date: 1879 Author: Union [?] Box 11

see also: Pattrell, Mary Foote Road Rough and Ready

Graves, Nancy see Donner

Gray, Percy see California Historical Society

Great Eastern Circus see Circus

"Greek George" George Caralambo; pioneer camel driver Date: 1857 Author: Littlefield, Nina Box 5

Greeley Hill history Date: 1858 Author: Winkley, John Box 5

Green, Gen. Will Semple owner and editor of Colusa Sun Date: 1832-1905 Author: Mauldin, Henry Box 5

see also: Colusi Co. Historical Society Glenn County

Greenwater "Chuckwalla" newspaper in Greenwater Date: 1906 Author: Winkley, John Box 5

Greenwood historical marker Date: 1844 Author: Gardner, Georgia Box 5

town in El Dorado County Date: 1850 Author: Winkley, John Box 5

Griffis, Margaret C. description of trip to San Francisco Date: 1872 Author: Hayes [?] or Griffis Box 5

Grove Street Hotel owned by Eriksens; how it was run and flu epidemic (2 pp, 2 photos) Date: 1912 Author: Zara, Freda Box 11

memories of growing up in hotel (2 pp) Date: 1906 Author: Meyer, Rollin E. Box 11

father's memories of hotel (2 pp, env encl) Date: 1897 Author: Shorley, Gladys L. Box 11

Guild, Newspaper booklets: contract agreement & by-laws; retirement income plan Date: 1946, 1957 Author: San Francisco-Oakland Newspaper Guild Box 11

Guild negotiations (4 pp) Date: 1964 Author: Landergren, Edward C. Jr. Box 11

notice of picket line Date: 1971 Author: Sutliff, Curt; Demoro, Harre; Tucker, Floyd Box 11

Gunsmiths memories of Charley King Date: n.d. Author: Hayes, Mrs. William J. Box 11

Gwin, William McKendree "the Calif. Machiavelli"; politician Date: 1885 Author: Hunt, Rockwell Box 5

Hallidie, Andrew S. personal accounts about Mokelumne Hill mine Date: 1852-1853 Author: Planer, Edward Box 5

see also California Historical Society

Hamilton history of the first county seat of Butte County (3 pp) Date: 1848 Author: Miller, Thomas Box 12

see also Butte County

Hammond, George See California Historical Society

Handicapped Services see Goodwill Industries

Hanging trial and execution of "Sailor Jim" Hartson Date: 1857 Author: Rosborough, Alex Box 5

see also Scott, Dr. William

Hangtown letter regarding correction in location Date: 1954 Author: Freeman, Claire Box 5

Hanley, Capt. Mike see Fire Department

Happy Camp establishment; Indian wars; last Chinamen Date: 1850 Author: Rosborough, Alex Box 5

Hard, Roswell Butler see Contra Costa County

Harlan Family see Contra Costa County

Harris, Frank "Shorty" gold hunter/prospector Date: n.d. Author: Winkley, John Box 5

Harris Hills see Alcove Canyon

Harrison, Mary profitable mine; nobody knows who she is Date: 1850's Author: Winkley, John Box 5

Hart, William cowboy in Linkville (Klamath Falls); Modoc War Date: 1885 Author: Rosborough, Alex Box 5

Harte, Bret biography of Bret Harte's experiences as a writer in California (8 pp) Date: 1848 Author: Canfield, Chauncey (Sunset) Box 12

miner's memories of Harte Date: 1853 Author: Knave Box 12

Harte in Calaveras County Date: 1858 Author: Stockton Record Box 12

Harte's writings of gambling Date: 1857 Author: Territorial Enterprise Box 12

Harte in Humboldt Date: 1857 Author: Genzoli, Andrew (Humboldt Times) Box 12

"Dickens" in camp Date: 1853 Author: Hust, Stephen (Independent Herald) Box 12

Bret Harte Pilgrimage in Modesto Date: 1962 Author: Chapman, Elizabeth (Stockton Record) Box 12

Modesto Jr. College Bret Harte tour Date: 1961 Author: Chapman, Elizabeth Box 12

Bret Harte marker to record stay at Mt. Diablo Date: 1856 Author: Oakland Tribune Box 12

evidence that Harte taught for 6 months at Indian Springs Date: 1864 Author: Hermann, Ross (Union) Box 12

see also Overland Monthly

Harte, Bret Sanatorium see Calaveras County

Hastings, Lansford famous guide and trailblazer; resident of Collinsville Date: 1846 Author: Winkley, John Box 5

Hatfield, Charles Mallory "the Rainmaker"; request for information Date: n.d. Author: Patterson, Thomas W. Box 5

Hats the derby, not the Stetson, "won the west" Date: 1870's Author: Beebe, Lucius Box 5

Havens, Frank see Eucalyptus

Hawaii see California Historical Society

Hayes, Daniel D. request for information on the original inventor of the hook and ladder Date: n.d. Author: Idarola, Mrs. William Box 12

Heald Foundry Building see Crockett

Hearst Castle see Tour

Hearst, Phoebe Apperson philantropist Date: 1862 Author: Hunt, Rockwell Box 5

notes and selections of manuscript on Hearst family (61 pp) Date: 1863 Author: Verbarg [?] Box 12

brochure: Hearst San Simeon Date: 1922 Author: State of California Dept.of Natural Resources Box 12

Heather Farm 3 photos of area Date: 1920-1950 Author: n.a. Box 12

maps and deeds of Rancho San Miguel (4 pp) Date: 1970 Author: Contra Costa County Recorder Box 12

history of Rancho San Miguel (18 pp) Date: 1775 Author: Fink, Leonora Galindo Box 12

history of Ygnacio Valley and Heather Farm (16 pp) Date: Bancroft, Anne Box 12

John Marchbank and his dog/horse racing (2 newspaper articles) Date: 1935 Author: Caylor, Arthur; Knave Box 12

Heavenly Valley history of the development of tourist attraction Date: 1956 Author: Carpenter, Jerry Box 12

Hegenberger Family see Altenheim

Held, Anna actress at MacDonough Theatre Date: 1957 Author: McPhail Box 5

Hellman Park see Junior League

Herriott, Rev. / Paul memories of a reverend; reporter of Oakland Examiner Date: n.d. Author: Sanders, Sandy Box 5

Hesseman Family see Fruitvale

Hetch Hetchy Valleys description; Muir's influence Date: 1850 Author: Winkley, John Box 5

Hewes, David see Golden Spike

Hidden Valley park near Joshua Tree National Monument Date: 1900 Author: Winkley, John Box 5

High Street Presbyterian church in Oakland Church Date: 1906 Author: Session Records Box 5

Highway 40 "The Ghost Story of Secrettown - Placer County" (17 pp) Date: 1849-1880 Author: Rogers, Claude Hampton Box 12

transforming the Donner Trail into a tourist attraction (5 pp) Date: 1931-32 Author: Carpenter, Jerry Box 12

Highway 50 winter sports along Highway 50 (5 pp) Date: 1849- Author: Carpenter, Jerry Box 12

wagon train tour Date: 1963 Author: Chapman, Elizabeth [Stockton Record] Box 12

Hill Hotel see Wayside Inns

Hikes early area around Oakland Date: 1897 Author: McPhail, A.R. Box 5 Hinkley Family see Fruitvale

Historic Preservation see Junior League of Oakland Act of 1966 Historical Preservation Soc.

Historic Sites meetings to discuss presevation of Oakland sites (2 pp) Date: 1966 Author: Christensen, John K. Box 12

historic site and location study of the Metropolitan Oakland area (2 pp) Date: 1966 Author: Oakland Chamber of Commerce Box 12

Historical Landmarks nominations for historical landmarks: , Capt. Pedro Fages Trail, Relocation Center, North Bloomfield Mining and Gravel Co., Cameron-Stanford House, Dunsmuir House, CAnnon School, Rumsey Town Hall, Hastings Adobe, Moraga Adobe, Point Fermin Lighthouse, San Dimas Hotel, Taoist Temple, John Adam Squire House Date: 1972 Author: Thompson, Dick Box 12

Children's Fairyland 20th birthday celebration (7 pp) Date: 1950 uthor: Friel, Bill Box 12

Historical Preservations James Biddle and the National Trust for Historical Preservation (3 pp) Date: 1811 Author: Wright, William Box 12

Program for California Historical and Heritage Convention and Conference on Records and series of letters re. event (5 pp) Date: 1972 Author: Genealogical Societyof Santa Cruz County Box 12

Historical Society of diamond anniversary Southern California Date: 1883-1958 Author: Hunt, Rockwell Box 5

Hittell, John S. he and a colleague wrote history of Calif. from Gold Rush days on Date: n.d. Author: Hittell, Elgin Box 5

Holliday, J.S. see California Historical Society

Hollingsworth, William letter regarding father in gold rush days Date: 1848 Author: Swainson, Bernice L. Box 5

Hollister memories of a native son (4 pp) Date: 1899 Author: Thompson, Tomee Box 12

William Welles Hollister andthe development of California (9 pp) Date: 1849 Author: Tompkins, Walker A. Box 12

see also The Pinacles

Holmes Book Company antiquarian bookseller in Oakland (press release) Date: 1894-1955 Author: Keyston, R.C. Box 5

Holy City organization and defense of Holy City Apocalyptic Church, Inc. (5 pp) Date: 1959 Author: Clogher, Robert Box 12

Holy Names College Centennial of Oakland's first high school/perochial school (13 press releases) Date: 1868 Author: Farris, Judy Box 12

Hone-Dot Island see East Lake Islands

Honey Lake Valley see Never Sweats

Hoover, President question as to location of Oakland office Date: 1895 Author: Evans, Elliot A.P. Box 12

more research on location Date: 1895 Author: Spence, Homer Box 12

Hopkins, Mark 3 men in Sacramento with the same name Date: 1850's-70's Author: Winkley, John Box 5

Hopyard Road Pleasanton hop raising industry Date: 1893-1899 Author: Planer, Edward T. Box 5

Horner's Mills early flour mill in Union City Date: 1850's Author: Higgins, F. Hal Box 5

Horses & Wagons loads carried; stables; laundry wagons Date: n.d. Author: Johnston, Walter S. Box 5

Horseshoe Bar origins Date: 1847 Author: Winkley, John Box 5

flood Date: 1861-62 Author: Winkley, John Box 5

Hospitals three letters re. display of Spanish-Mexican period paintings from the personal collection of Beverly Peralta Quadros Date: 1850s Author: Fibel, Pearl; Mason, Robert Box 12

Hotel Claremont inheritance of the hotel by the Lindblom family Date: 1916 Author: Ferbrache, Lewis Box 12

Hotel Oakland 4 photos and menu of hotel Date: 1915 Author: unknown Box 12

memories of concerts (2 concert invitations incl) Date: 1934 Author: Kibbe, Ethel Jean Box 12

request to preserve hotel as a social center building Date: 1966 Author: Gray, Harry Box 12

invitation for social event Date: 1966 Author: Smith, Shirley Box 12

Houghton, Nancy and Frederick memories of Oakland's first school house (3 pp) Date: 1853 Author: Oakland Tribune Box 12

Centennial Chapter installation (2 pp) Date: 1876- Author: unknown Box 12

Old Riverton Bridge (5 pp) Date: 1920 Author: Oakland Tribune Box 12

bio of the Houghtons (3 pp) Date: 1849 Author: Guinn, J.M. Box 12

Houses pioneer family of 1850; how they built houses from substitute goods Date: 1850's Author: Hunt, Rockwell Box 5

Housh, William H. principal; leader of secondary education Date: 1908 Author: Hunt, Rockwell Box 5

Hudson Bay Company see California Conference Historical Societies

Huk, the Indian myth Date: 1908 Author: Mauldin, Henry Box 5

Humboldt Bay south bay ports Date: 1854-1975 Author: Fountain, Susie Baker Box 5

Humboldt County history of the County (copies of old newspaper articles; 114 pp) Date: 1849- Author: Blake, J.C. Box 12

request for information on county Date: 1957 Author: Fountain, Susie Box 12

potato farming (2 pp) Date: 1885 Author: Liscom, Walter H. Box 12

interest in Humboldt County history (3 pp) Date: n.d. Author: unknown Box 12

information on early residents (9 pp) Date: 1899 Author: Fuhely, Frank Box 12

see also: Folklore Harte, Bret Tree Farm Trinity Mines Twain, Mark

Hunt, Dennis Rockwell & see Pioneer Parents Nancy Cotton

Hunt Farm memories Date: 1860's Author: Hunt, Rockwell Box 5

Hunt, Rockwell favorite books: Annals of San Francisco, Lights and Shades of San Francisco Date: 1855 Author: Hunt, Rockwell Box 5

Ice Journey event; journey there; back in Discovery B.C. Date: 1916 Author: Robinson, Rose Box 5

Idora Park series of articles on performances and demise of park (8 pp) Date: 1907-57 Author: DuFrame, James Box 12

4 programs of events in park Date: 1910 Author: unknown Box 12

Immigration see California Letters, 1849

Independence see Land of Little Rain

Independence Lake see Vacations

Indian Diggins town that supplied outlying workings Date: n.d. Author: Winkley, John Box 5

Indian War Veterans honor for Viola Wood; legislation to get pension for widows Date: 1954 Author: United Indian War Veterans Box 5

Indians Indians killed by whites for gold Date: 1850 Author: Rosborough, Alex Box 5 legends of training and leadership Date: n.d. Author: Mauldin, Henry Box 5 whites taking homeland; desire to kill outside territories Date: 1864 Author: Rosborough, Alex Box 5 killing of Indians by miners Date: 1855 Author: Rosborough, Alex Box 5 battles; Rogue River, Klamath, and Modoc Date: 1856 Author: Rosborough, Alex Box 5 account of Capt. Jack and family living away from the reservation Date: 1873 Author: Steele, Judge Elijah Box 5 dwellings in Surprise Valley, Moduc County Date: 1894 Author: Douglas, Kathleen Box 5 letter refuting article on dwellings in Moduc County Date: 1954 Author: Larson, Elva Box 5 anecdote Date: 1860's Author: Freeman, Leslie J. Box 5 problems with liquor Date: 1860- Author: Rosborough, Alex Box 5 white murders blamed on Indians Date: 1850's Author: Rosborough, Alex Box 5

abuse of Indians in Crescent City Date: 1850's Author: Rosborough, Alex Box 5

Klamath; problems in pioneer dealings Date: 1854 Author: Rosborough, Alex Box 5

solicitation of article on Indian medicine Date: n.d. Author: Sweet, Nathan C. Box 12

American Indian Historical Society (3 pp) Date: 1967 Author: Henry, Jeannette Box 12

Chief Solano (6 pp) Date: 1790s Author: Gaffney, Rose S. Box 12

editing of book on Indians of the 1700s Date: 1755 Author: Santa Barbara News-Press Box 12

Frederick Baker, an attorney who fought for Indian compensation (2 pp) Date: 1848 Author: Black, K. Box 12

refute to Verbarg criticism Date: 1966 Author: Massou, Marcelle Box 12

see also: Bear Indian Bears Beaver and Grouse Bidwell Indians Bogus Creek Buck, Franklin "Captain Jack" Dorn Point Gas Hill Gold Run Hart, William Huk, The Kelsey Creek Klamath Indians Li-leck Indians Lost City Medicine Lake Moduc Indians Montezuma Well Mouse's Tank North Coast & Humboldt County Saddles & Riding Tack Siskiyou County Sitting Bull Stage Coach Robberies Truckee, Captain Winnemucca, Chief

Ingram, Jonas see Bears

Inspiration Point see East Bay Regional Parks

Inyo County see Cottonwood Charcoal Kilns Reddy, Pat Winnedumah

IOGT (temperance league) see Zumwalt, D.K.

Ione history of 2 gold rush towns Date: 1849, 1863 Author: Winkley, John Box 5

Iowa City refute that the town is still thriving Date: 1961 Author: Dahl, Melvin Box 12

Ivy House hotel of pioneer days in Placerville Date: 1850- Author: Winkley, John Box 5

Jackson see Amador County

James, George Whorton speaker, writer on South- Western history Date: 1909-1913 Author: Devnich, Grace Box 5

writer, explorer, ethnologist Date: 1888 Author: Hunt, Rockwell Box 5

see also Pioneer Women

Jamison, James H. see S Bar S Ranch

Japanese-American see Historical Landmarks Relocation Camps

Japanese Immigration centennial of the first group of immigrants from Japan to the U.S. (3 pp) Date: 1869-1969 Author: Satow, Masao W. Box 12

Japanese ships see Ships

Jenkins, O.P. geologist Date: 1854- Author: Winkley, John Box 5

Johnson, "Iron Hat" see Aviation

Johnsville gold rush town near Jamison Creek Date: 1870 Author: Winkley, John Box 5

Jordan, David Starr see The Pinnacles

Jose, Richard Juan popular singer/songwriter Date: n.d. Author: unknown Box 5

Joshua Tree Nat'l. Monument see Hidden Valley

Judiciary conservative federal court decisions during Haymarket Riot Date: 1890's Author: newspaper article Box 5

Junior League tours of Alameda County (5 pp) Date: n.d. Author: McAllister, Mrs. Alex Box 12

Hellman Park; Dunsmuir House (2 pp) Date: 1899 Author: Rhodes, Mrs. John [?] Box 12

home of Robert Zimmerman and Stanley Markowitz Date: 1890s Author: Rhodes, Mrs. John [?] Box 12

Meek Estate Date: 1869 Author: Rhodes, Mrs. John [?] Box 12

preview of historic photographic exhibit at Oakland Museum (2pp) Date: 1971 Author: Jacobus, Mrs. James Box 12

Junior League of Oakland provisions under the Historic Historic Preservation Survey Preservation Act of 1966 (4 pp) Date: 1973 Author: Mott, William Penn Jr. Box 12

uncertain future of Octagon House Date: 1850s Author: unknown newspaper Box 12

invitation to meeting to discuss historic buildings in Alameda County Date: 1974 Author: Field, Susan Box 12

list of dates for consultants' meeting and roster (2 pp) Date: 1969 Author: Crawford, Kate Box 12

letters re. process of survey (4 pp) Date: 1970 Author: Thamer, Susan Box 12 sample of evaluation system (3 pp) Date: 1968 Author: Tuttle, Barbara Box 12 agenda and minutes from community consultants' meeting (4 pp) Date: 1967 Author: Volberg, Jean Box 12 historic preservation conference (4 pp) Date: 1967 Author: Tornlof, Joan Box 12 thank-you for architechtural information and bibliography Date: 1967 Author: Hinds, Mrs. Robert Box 12 historic survey criteria (4pp) Date: 1967 Author: Junior League of Oakland Box 12 volunteer training forms (10p) Date: 1967 Author: Tuttle, Mrs. Norman II Box 12 bibliography of Oakland's historical sites (7 pp) Date: 1887- Author: unknown Box 12 letters re. progress of survey (5 pp) Date: 1967 Author: Tuttle, Barbara Box 12 information on consultant committee (3 pp & pamphlet) Date: 1967 Author: Tuttle, Barbara Box 12 newspaper article on historic building survey Date: 1967 Author: Oakland Tribune Box 12 survey sample packet (35 pp) Date: 1967 Author: Tuttle, Barbara Box 12 letters re schedules of meetings (16 pp) Date: 1970 Author: Field, Susan Box 12 pamphlet on Junior League Date: n.d. Author: Junior League of Oakland Box 12 thank-yous for help in survey (2 pp) Date: 1968 Author: Tuttle, Barbara

MS 208: VERBARG PAPERS - THE KNAVE CORRESPONDENCE

SUBJECT IDENTIFICATION

Kaiser Center recollections of events Date: n.d. Author: Orchsov, Adrienne Box 5

Kearney, Camp picture at a function at Camp Kearney Date: 1918 Author: Petersen, P.M. Box 12

Keith, William Master Painter of California Date: 1850's Author: Hunt, Rockwell Box 5

specific works of art Date: 1867 Author: McGeehon, Isabella Box 5

Kellersberger Map Oakland history Date: 1852 Author: Norman, Albert Box 5

Kelsey, Clarence Earle orange grower who made airplane; tractor history Date: 1912 Author: Higgins, Hal Box 5

Kelsey Creek development; flour mill Date: 1850-1920 Author: Mauldin, Henry Box 5

early schools Date: 1854-1881 Author: Mauldin, Henry Box 5

fish & bird life Date: n.d. Author: Mauldin, Henry Box 5

Catholic mission Date: 1867 Author: Mauldin, Henry Box 5

Indian Apocalyptic Religion Date: 1872 Author: Mauldin, Henry Box 5

canoeing and fishing memories Date: n.d. Author: Mauldin, Henry Box 5

landscape in Clear Lake State Park Date: 1920's Author: Mauldin, Henry Box 5

Kelsey Creek Canyon power projects; description Date: 1926 Author: Mauldin, Henry Box 5

Kelseyville early history Date: 1857 Author: Mauldin, Henry Box 5

account of tragic era of its birth Date: n.d. Author: Mauldin, Henry Box 5

Kelseyville (con't) see also: Allison & Bole Families Bears Cold Valley Dorn Valley Gas Hill Konocti Mine S Bar S Ranch

Kelseyville Playground growth and use Date: 1898- Author: Mauldin, Henry Box 5

Kempf, John "Butte County Pioneer" Date: 1878-79 Author: Hunt, Rockwell; Kempf, John Box 5

Kennedy Tailings Wheels see Amador County

Kern County see El Camino Viejo Folklore Sward de Grist, John W.

Kern River Rush goldrush area (parallel uranium digs in 1954) Date: 1854 Author: Nadeau, Remi Box 5

Keyes, Jim newspaper owner; politician; Marin Co. Tosin of San Rafael Date: 1919 Author: Connelly, A.B. Box 5

King, Charles photo of great-grandson of C.H. King Date: 1961 Author: King, Cayean May Box 12

maps, information, postcard, and business card from Amador County (5 pp) Date: 1971 Author: King, Cayean May Box 12

information on photos of King family (2 pp) Date: 1920 Author: King, Cayean May Box 12

copies of newspaper articles on Charles King's purchase of home and death (2 pp) Date: 1910 Author: Oakland Tribune Box 12

see Gunsmiths

King, Starr see Orators

King, Thomas criminal; escaped from Yreka jail; hung Date: 1863-65 Author: Rosborough, Alex Box 5

King, Thomas Butler see California Letters, 1849

King, Thomas Starr Unitarian preacher/orator(see Baker, Edward D.) Date: 1908 Author: Hunt, Rockwell Box 5

Kings County see Historical Landmarks

Klamath Hot Springs medicinal and recreational purposes Date: n.d. Author: Rosborough, Alex Box 5

Klamath Indians problem with settlers Date: 1850's Author: Rosborough, Alex Box 5

Klamath's Mouth river where trading post was built to show where gold was Date: 1849 Author: Rosborough, Alex Box 5

Klamath River see Bar Towns Indians Topsy Grade

Klinknerville correct number of children in the Klinkner family (2 pp) Date: 1961 Author: Klinkner, Harry Davey Box 12

negative of building in Klinknerville (3 pp) Date: 1886 Author: Roach, Elsie Box 12

copy of ad for hotel Date: n.d. Author: unknown Box 12

KLX-Radio Station obituary of Frank William Torchia, engineer for KLX and regular reader of the Knave (5pp) Date: 1970 Author: Torchia, William Box 12

Knowland, Joseph R. bio on Knowland, president of California Historical Society/publisher of Tribune (6pp) Date: 1873-1966 Author: unknown Box 12

article re building bridge to Goat Island Date: 1913 Author: Orchison, Adrienne Box 12

dates and events in Knowland's life (3 pp) Date: 1873-1966 Author: unknown Box 12

banquet honoring Knowland Date: n.d. Author: unknown newspaper Box 12

Knowles historic city and quarry (6p) Date: 1928 Author: Laine, Edwin F. Box 12

Konocti Mine quicksilver mine area; aka Bynum, Pardee, Uncle Sam, Bell, Lusitte Date: 1890's Author: Mauldin, Henry Box 5

Kummer, Clare songwriter / playwright Date: n.d. Author: unknown Box 5

Ladies' Home Society of Oakland Matilda Brown Home for elder women Date: n.d. Author: Churchill, T. Box 13

history Date: n.d. Author: unknown Box 13

La Porte letters to the Knave Date: 1959 Author: Andrada, Paul

Date: 1966 Author: Anderson, W.C. Box 12

Lake Audrain Audrian family record Date: 1885 Author: unknown Box 12

Lake County correspondence letters (2) Date: 1959, 1962 Box 12

see Bears Cole Creek Canyon Elk Reeves Family Witter, Dexter

Lake Tahoe "Farewell to the Tavern" Date: 1964 Author: Ideas Incoporated Box 12

Lake Temescal historical sketch Date: 1966 Author: Pryun, Dee Box 12

Lakeside Park memories Date: 1964 Author: Verbarg, L. Box 12

putting club Date: 1963 Author: unknown Box 12

some paraphanalia Box 12

"Lakewood Plan" see Legislature

Lammermoor story of the wreck Date: 1957 Author: McCaughey, Howard Box 5

Land of Little Rain history and passers-through of the area Date: 1843 Author: Winkley, John Box 5

Landmarks Preservation meeting/luncheon announcement Date: 1967 Author: Christiensen, John K. Box 12

Lapham, Macy retired USDA soil scientist Date: 1958 Author: Higgins, F. Hal Box 5

Lassen Mountain "Ski Tracks Around Lassen Peak" Date: n.d. Author: Carpenter, J. Box 12

Lassen Party see Trails

Lassen, Peter explorer, pioneer Date: 1859 Author: Hunt, Rockwell Box 5

Lasswell, Bert J. memorial for exceptional doctor Date: n.d. Author: unknown Box 5

Latta, Rev. John Ewing excerpt from journal of trip to Mt. Vernon Date: 1799 Author: Lyman, Richard M. III Box 5

Laundry Farm responses to article (5) Date: 1963 Author: Various Box 12

Le Conte, Joseph scientist / teacher Date: 1901 Author: Hunt, Rockwell Box 5

Legislature record of proceedings, inc."Lakewood Plan" Date: 1951 Author: Thomas Box 5

Leidedorff, William A. famous black land owner Date: 1841-47 Author: Hunt, Rockwell Box 5

Leitch, Col. Kenneth head of dept. of alcoholic beverage control Date: 1954 Author: Thomas Box 5

Leona Heights geography; photos Date: 1965 Author: Wilson, N.

Letter Carrying collecting mail in San Francisco Date: 1907 Author: McPhail, A.R. Box 5

Lewis & Clark Expedition silver medal relic on exhibit Date: 1804-06 Author: Whitmore, Ed Box 5

Lewiston hotel and area around Date: 1853 Author: Dutton, Mrs. Thomas Box 5

Li-leck Indians native camp in Fishhill Date: 1850 Author: Mauldin, Henry Box 5

Liberty Liberty boys article responses Date: 1971 Author: Simmons, Matty Box 12

Library-history California State Library in Sacramento Date: 1850 Author: Hunt, Rockwell Box 5

Oakland Public Museum Date: n.d. Author: Evans, M. Box 12

"Centennial of Oakland..." Date: n.d. Author: Conmy, P.T. Box 12

other letters/documents re: Oakland Public Library Box 12

Lida Valley memories of growing up in area Date: 1954 Author: Cowin, B.T. Box 5

Lime Kiln kiln in Kidd's Ravine, El Dorado County Date: 1860 Author: Winkley, John Box 5

Lind, Jenny see Swedish Nightingale

Livermore Armstrong family Date: 1973 Author: Armstrong, Janet Box 12

Livery business Freeman livery stables in Red Bluff Date: 1908 Author: Freeman, Leslie J. Box 5

Locke letter to Knave Date: 1971 Box 12

London, Jack miscellany Box 12

London Research Center meeting information Date: 1971 Box 12

Lockley, E.B. preacher in mining days Date: 1850 Author: Winkley, John Box 5

Lone Pine see Cottonwood Charcoal Kilns Land of Little Rain

Los Angeles politicians/people who made L.A. what it is today Date: 1909 Author: Hunt, Rockwell Box 5

see also: Expostion Park Francis, John H. Lummis, Charles F. Newmark, Harris Otis, Eliza A. Peralta, Miguel Speegle, Emanuel

Los Banos museum Date: 1962 Author: Milliken, R. Box 12

Los Gatos see McLaughlin, Capt. Daniel

Lost City prehistoric Indian town by Colorado River Date: 1853 Author: Winkley, John Box 5

Lotta's Fountain memories there Date: n.d. Author: McPhail, A.R. Box 5

Lower Lake see Early Settlers

Lummis, Charles F. poet, writer, city editor for L.A. Times, librarian Date: 1884 Author: Hunt, Rockwell Box 5

Lyonsville letter re: logging photos Date: 1960 Author: Bridleman, Frank

Malakoff Diggings story about debris there Date: 1877 Author: Kallenberger, W.W.

Mandel, Frank writer and producer of many hit musicals; obit. Date: n.d. Author: newspaper article

Manly, William Lewis pioneer; trapper Date: n.d. Author: Hunt, Rockwell

Marble Mountains description of winter scenes Date: n.d. Author: Rosborough, Alex

Mare Island history of name; Navy yard Date: 1850 Author: Winkley, John

see California Historical Society

Marin County see California Historical Society Keyes, Jim Tree Farm

Mariposa County see Cathey Valley Greeley Hill Harrison, Mary

Mariposa Masonic Hall new center that will open soon Date: 1958 Author: Mariposa Co.Historical Society

Markham, Edwin making of a California poet Date: 1852- Author: Winkley, John

Marsh, John trail blazer / doctor Date: 1958 Author: Hunt, Rockwell

Marysville see Brown's Valley

Masculine-frailty item on how all men aren't wise Date: n.d. Author: Goethe, C.M.

Masons see Yreka Lodges

May Lundy Mine development of mining town Date: 1879- Author: Winkley, John

Mayflower II re-enactment of original Mayflower voyage Date: 1955 Author: British Information Service

Mayhew, Sheriff Joseph 3rd sheriff of Alameda County Date: 1825- Author: Duff, Lt. William

McCarthy, Rev. Francis Catholic priest and historian Date: 1884-1948 Author: Serena, Sister M.

McClatchy, James Irish emigrant; politician; newspaper man; publisher of Sacramento Bee Date: 1824- Author: Hunt, Rockwell

McClure, Col. William see Welcome Cottage

McElroy, William & Harriet see Octagon House

McGroarty, John Steven teacher; lawyer; journalist Date: 1934 Author: Hunt, Rockwell

McLaughlin, Capt. Daniel "Old Ironsides"; sailor Date: 1846 Author: Hunt, Rockwell

Medicine see Pottenger, Francis Marion

Medicine Lake Indian mythology Date: 1850's Author: Rosborough, Alex

Memorandum Press see Names

Mendocino Coast chart of marine disasters Date: 1850-1957 Author: Martin, Wallace

Mendocino County see Bears Tree Farm

Merced see California

Mercer Caverns see Calaveras County

Merritt, Dr. Samuel see Oakland High Twelve Club

Metallurgy Donald C. Smith's - quicksilver mines Date: 1884 Author: Winkley, John

Methodist Church memories of events there Date: 1958 Author: McPhail, A.R.

Mett, Frank K. memories of a former employee at Mett Hardware Date: 1905-58 Author: Adelson, G.

Mexican War see Sherman, Maj. Edwin A.

Mexico see Stearns, Don Abel

Mill Creek Indians see Indians

Miller, Anna see Aviation

Miller, "Bronco Charley" passing of a Pony Express rider Date: 1955 Author: obituaries

Miller, Frank Augustus Master of the Inn Date: 1857 Author: Hunt, Rockwell

Miller, Bishop George A. Methodist minister Date: 1873- Author: Winkley, John

Miller, Henry see The Pinnacles

Miller, Joaquin see Pioneer Women

Miller, Col. Wm. Haven gold miner; owner of stage coach line Date: 1859 Author: Humphrey, Charles

Millikan, Robert Andrew professor at University of Chicago/Cal Tech; Nobel in Physics Date: 1868-1953 Author: Hunt, Rockwell

Mine House see Amador County

Miners musical Date: 1850's Author: Winkley, John

Miner's & Businessmen's material on mines Directory of Tuolumne Co. Date: 1956 Author: Eastman, B.

Mining see Alleghany Angel's Camp Aurora Bandits Belmont Bennettville Mine Bowman, Sam Brown's Valley Buckland Station Camels Cathey Valley Cement Mines Cerro Gordo Chalfant, P.A. Children Cissaha Cousin Jacks Duels Emigrants Fellows, George Garden Valley German Miner Gold Gold Trails Goodyear Greenwater "Chuckwalla" Hallidie, Andrew S. Harris, Frank "Shorty" Harrison, Mary Hollingsworth, William Indian Diggins Ione Johnsville Kern River Rush Klamath's Mouth Konocti Mine Malakoff Diggings May Lundy Mine Metallurgy Miller, Col. William Haven Miner' & Businessmen's Directory of Tuolumne Co. Mokelumne Hill Monitor ` Monoville Moore, L. Morgan Chapel Mother Lode Negro Hill & Mormon Island Nevada - Gold Discovery New Almaden Day Oregon Men Pine Log Pistols Raspberry, Bennager Rattlesnake Bar Rawhide Reese River, NV Roach's Camp Scholfield family Sherman, Maj. Edwin A. Sierra City Siskiyou County Sutter, John A. Techatticup Thorrington, "Lucky Bill" Tonopah Treasures, Lost Trinity River Virginia Dale Volcano Wayside Inns Whiskey Bar

Ministers see Benton, Joseph A. Bland, Adam Bovard Brothers Brooks, Rev. J.A. Chew, Ng Poon Finch, Duncan Blair Fitzgerald, Oscar P. Gold Trails Herriott, Rev. / Paul King, Thomas Starr Latta, Rev. John Ewing Lockley, E.B. McCarthy, Rev. Francis F. McClatchy, James Miller, Bishop George A. Taylor, William Tupper Willey, Samuel Hopkins

"Mission Play" see McGroarty, John Steven

Mission San Jose story of settlers Date: 1887 Author: Elwell, Carrie Pratt

see also McCarthy, Rev. Francis F.

Missions see California Historical Society

Modoc see Steamboats

Modoc County fight over area; formation Date: 1875 Author: Rosborough, Alex

see also Indians

Modoc Indians writing history of wars; making peace Date: 1873 Author: Rosborough, Alex

article and letters refuting location of battle with Fremont Date: 1846 Author: Rosborough, Alex

letter regarding controversy over Fremont-Indian fight Date: 1910-1915 Author: Applegate, O.C.

continuing argument over location of Fremont-Indian fight Date: 1846 Author: Rosborough, Alex

see also: "Captain Jack" Miller, Col. William Haven

Mohave Desert see Calico

Mokelumne Hill diary of adventure Date: 1957 Author: Aeoehull, W.

see also Calaveras County Hallidie, Andrew S.

Monitor old mining town Date: 1865 Author: Winkley, John

Mono County see Benlon Bodie Cement Mines Reddy, Pat Twain, Mark

Monoville rise and fall of a ghost town Date: 1859 Author: Winkley, John

Monterey see California Historical Soc. Sherman, Maj. Edwin A. Tour Willey, Samuel Hopkins

Monterey County see Tree Farm

Montez, Lola see Vacations

Montezuma Well prehistoric Indian village in Arizona Date: 900-1400 Author: Mauldin, Henry

Montgomery Family see Beulah Heights

Moo-So-Call-Me-Done Island see East Lake Islands

Moore, B.F. see California

Moore, L. letters to wife re. trip to and working in Downieville Date: 1852-53 Author: Moore, L.

Moraga, Gabriel see Calaveras County

Moraga, Joaquin (2) administration of estate Date: 1886 Author: Superior Court of Contra Costa County

Morgan Chapel history Date: 1880 Author: Winkley, John

Mother Lode enthusiastic letter to make Mother Lode a museum Date: 1954 Author: Kennedy, G.T.

see also California Historical Soc.

Moulton, Ben see Adams Express Company

Mount Diablo description Date: 1874 Author: unknown

Mt. Tamalpais midnight hikes to the top Date: 1907 Author: McPhail, A.R.

Mt. Vernon see Latta, Rev. John Ewing

Mountaineer House hostelry between Auburn & Folsom Date: 1850's Author: Winkley, John

The Mouse's Tank story of Indian hide-away Date: n.d. Author: Winkley, John

Muir, John Father of National Parks; (see Swett, Strentzel) biography Date: 1862 Author: Winkley, John

acomplishments of a naturalist Date: n.d. Author: Winkley, John

see also: Bidwell, Mrs. John Colby, William E. Hetch Hetchy Valleys Zumwalt, D.K.

(John) Muir Trail John Muir Trail Date: n.d. Author: Harris, M. Box 13

Mules wore snowshoes on Etna Mountain Date: 1930's Author: Price, Walter

see also Arcata

Muletown see Amador County

Murietta, Joaquin see Adams Express Company

Murphys participation of Marshall family in establishing town Date: 1852 Author: Marshall, Manuel J.

celebration of town's features Date: 1848- Author: Freeman, Leslie J.

See also Calaveras County

Murray Township information about Date: n.d. Author: unknown Box 13

Music concert of old music discovered at San Juan Bautista Date: 1825 Author: unknown

memory of concert participation in San Francisco Date: 1897 Author: McCurdy, Carleton

Names Memorandum Press - Central Calif. Chapter of American Names Society Date: 1956 Author: Brown, Thomas

Napa College college life at the turn of the century Date: 1879 Author: Hunt, Rockwell

see also Orphilean Lyceum

Napa County see Metallurgy

Navel Orange invented by Luther C. Tibbets Date: 1870 Author: Hunt, Rockwell

Navy see Mare Island

Negro Hill & Mormon Island ghost towns east of Folsom Date: n.d. Author: Winkley, John

Nevada see Belmont

Boundry Dispute Buckland Station Collins, Emma N. Lida Valley Pioche Presbyterian Church Railroad Rawhide Sagebrush War Thomson, John Albert Thorrington, "Lucky Bill"

Nevada City first twin girls born in that city Date: 1908 Author: Sherman, Gladys

see also Bland, Adam

Nevada City Grave "Lone Grave"; weird incidents Date: 1921 Author: Sherman, Gladys

Nevada - Gold Discovery excerpt from Life History of Thomas Orr, Jr. Date: 1880 Author: McCormick, M.

Never Sweats settlers of Honey Lake Valley Date: n.d. Author: Winkley, John

New Almaden Day celebration at New Almaden quicksilver mine Date: 1954 Author: Bulmore, Lawrence

New Helvetia see Sutterville

New Mexico see Indian War Veterans

Newmark, Harris emigration to and development in L.A. area Date: 1853 Author: Hunt, Rockwell

Nickel Ferry memories of ferries across San Francisco Bay Date: n.d. Author: Rayner, Ed

Niles Canyon see Camping

North Coast & Humboldt County Indian war of the Northwest Date: 1864 Author: Blake, J.C.

Norton, "Emperor" visit to Champlin farm Date: 1856 Author: Champlin, C.C.

Oak Trees letter of invitation to view trees Date: 1954 Author: Mooser, Charles

Oakland 12th St. dam Date: late 1800's Author: McPhail, A.R.

Brockhurst St. Date: 1903-23 Author: Norman, Albert

destruction of old homes Date: n.d. Author: McPhail, A.R.

memories of 14th & Broadway Date: n.d. Author: McPhail, A.R.

memories of Durant School and blacksmith father Date: n.d. Author: Homstrom, Arthur A.

favorite hotels, clothing store Date: n.d. Author: McPhail, A.R.

Oakland (con't) copy of notes on journey to Oakland and settling there Date: 1871 Author: Browning, Jos.

memories of downtown area from a postman Date: 1907-54 Author: McPhail, A.R.

reminiscences of downtown newsboys Date: 1906 Author: Standart, Walter

memories of an early city Date: n.d. Author: Bernard, R.B.

memories of Adeline St. Date: 1870 Author: Butler, Harry

paperboy memories of 29th-36th Streets Date: 1877 Author: Norman, Albert

memories Date: n.d. Author: Norman, Albert

bicycling shops; entertainment; trams Date: 1899 Author: Rigney, F.M.

memories and corrections Date: n.d. Author: Mills, Frederick

Chinatown, Rosboroughs, Brother Norman Date: n.d. Author: Renoite

pre- memories Date: 1906 Author: McPhail, A.R.

Adeline Street Date: 1880's Author: Norman, Albert E.

Oakland (con't) establishment and memories of downtown Date: 1868 Author: Norman, Albert

San Pablo-Telegraph Date: 1957 Author: McPhail, A.R.

memories of 7th & Broadway Date: 1908 Author: McPhail, A.R.

11th-12th, Alice-Jackson Sts.; State Building Date: 1869 Author: Norman, Albert E. see also: Allendale School Altenheim Athenian-Nile Club Automobiles Band (5th Regiment) Beulah Heights Beulah Park Borein, Edward Bridge Brockhurst St. Brooklyn Brooklyn Presbyterian Church California Historical Society Cantin, Maud Helen Carruth, William Walter Cash boy Cemeteries Children's Hospital, East Bay Chinatown Chinese Church, Congregational Churches Circus Coburn, Loren College of California Crime Davidson, George (Chabot Observatory) Diamond Park Landmark Dunbar Durant School Entertainment Fair, Charley Fairyland Finch, Fred Orphanage Fish Ranch Road Fletcher, W.R. 14th St-East Fourth of July Freeman Family Games Goodwill Industries Grove Street Hotel Guild, Newspaper Held, Anna Herriott, Rev. / Paul High Street Presbyterian Church Hikes HIstoric Sites Historical Landmarks Holmes Book Co. Holy Names College Hoover, President Houghton, Nancy & Fred Junior League Kellersberger Map Kelsey, Clarence Earle Methodist Church Mett, Frank K. Oakland (con't) Oak Trees Old Timers Club Old Timers' Reunion Orpheum Theatre Patch Gang People's Theatre Point & Center Street Post Office Railways San Leandro Electric Lines San Leandro Road Schellhaus/Goat Island Scoville's Side-Hill Plow Shepherd, Jasper M. Souza Bros. Store News Thanksgiving Thompkins, Edward Thompkins, Elizabeth A. Transportation Trestle Glen Women, Famous Whitney, Frederic

Oakland Chinatown food shops; gambling houses Date: 1914 Author: McPhail, A.R.

Oakland Government history; councilship Date: 1950s Box 13

Oakland High Twelve Club speech: Henry C. Smith family, Dr. Samuel Merriett, Horace Carpenter, A.M. Church, Civil War, old Oakland days Date: 1954 Author: Mauldin, Henry

Oakland Orpheum memories; people associated with it Date: n.d. Author: McPhail, A.R.

Oakland Pier see Delano

Oakland Police Department list of police chiefs and line of duty deaths Date: 1952 Box 13

Oakland Township information about Date: n.d. Box 13

Oakland Traction Company see Dimond, Fruitvale

Oakland Tribune see Knowland, William

Ocean Shore Railroad memory of letter carriers drill practice Date: n.d. Author: McPhail, A.R.

Oceanic Steamship Company see Ships

Octagon House 8-sided 100 year old house; home of William & Harriet McElroy Date: 1861 Author: Methmann, Hugo H.

"Old Joe" burial place in Auburn of robbery-thwarting horse Date: 1901 Author: Winkley, John

Old North Church preservation of steeple Date: 1954 Author: newspaper article

"Old Timers" Club community club; dedication of historical monument Date: n.d. Author: Brandt, M.

Old Timers' Reunion chronicle of event and memories from Oakland club Date: 1954 Author: Johnston, Walter

Orators Starr King, Edward Dickinson Baker, Thomas Fitch, M. Briggs Date: 1908 Author: Winkley, John

Oregon see Trails

Oregon House see Wayside Inns

Oregon men found gold at Sutter's Mill Date: 1844 Author: Rosborough, Alex

Oriole see Steamboats

Orophilean Lyceum debating societies Date: 1875 Author: Hunt, Rockwell

Oroville see Picnics

Orpheum Theatre opinions on the "razed" event Date: 1907 Author: Johnston, Walter

Otis, Eliza A. lesser known California poet Date: 1833-1905 Author: Hunt, Rockwell

Outdoor Fireplaces pattern for construction Date: 1958 Author: Brann, Donald

Overland Monthly magazine out of publication Date: 1878 Author: Hunt, Rockwell

early California magazine; 1st vol.-Bret Harte, Ina Coolbrith, Warren Stoddard, Mark Twain, and others Date: 1868 Author: Hunt, Rockwell

Oysters rise and fall of fresh-water oyster "industry" in Scotts Bar Date: n.d. Author: Rosborough, Alex

Pacific Coast Steamship Co. see Ships

Pacific Gas & Electric history in Oakland area Date: 1882-1961 Box 13

the centennial story of Date: 1852-1952 Author: Coleman, C.

Pacific Mail Steamship Co. two cargo steamers Date: 1890 Author: Loring, C.M.

Cockrill & Scott's recollections Date: 1908 Author: Loring, Charles

see also Ships

Parry, Mae Perkins daughter of Senator George Perkins; gift Date: n.d. Author: unknown

Patch Gang gang in early Oakland Date: 1880 Author: Rayner, Ed

Patterson, William Reminiscences of a Half Century of the Rise and Progress of Mechanical Agricultural Appliances Within the State of California Date: 1882 Author: Higgins, Hal

Pattrell, Mary pioneer woman Date: 1854 Author: Elliker, Ethel

Pen Pictures from the excerpt from a memorial and Garden of the World biographical history of Date: 1846- Author: Lewis Publishing Co.

People's Theatre memories of Oakland theatre Date: 1890's Author: Vanella, Frank

Peoria House see Wayside Inns

Peralta, Miguel "Baron of Arizona"; account of Arizona land fraud Date: 1876-1880 Author: Winkley, John

"Philmore" [Barthomew Phillips] poet, cop, Pacific Rural Moore Press Date: n.d. Author: unknown

Picnic memories of excursions Date: 1957 Author: McPhail, A.R.

memory of an old-time picnic Date: n.d. Author: Morrow, Louise

Pico, Pio Governor of California Date: 1846 Author: Hunt, Rockwell

Piedmont "Out To Piedmont" Date: 1890 Author: unknown Box 13

community of Date: 1973 Author: Sanfilippo, S. Box 13

history and captions Date: 1897-1927 Box 13

Piedmont Hills bear hunt Date: 1916-1920 Author: Sandins, B.D.

Sylvia Davidson Date: 1967 Author: Orr, R. Box 13

wildwood Date: 1967 Author: Belcher, Jerry Box 13

Frank S. Havens & estate Date: 1918 Author: unknown Box 13

other info. on property Box 13

Pine Log/Tuolumne former gold camp Date: n.d. Author: McLean, Hugh

The Pinnacles national monument in Hollister Date: n.d. Author: Winkley, John

Pioche establishment; story of Jonathan Buck Date: 1870 Author: Winkley, John

Pioche (con't) conflict over mining rights in Pioche, Nevada Date: 1970 Author: Winkley, John

Pioneer Atlas of the book reviews American West Date: 1957, 1876 Author: Beebe, Lucius & Kitch, Edward S.

Pioneer Court Justice good & bad events of court in Yreka Date: 1956 Author: Winkley, John

Pioneer Parents what their roles meant to them Date: 1820 Author: Hunt, Rockwell

Pioneer Women hardship of western emigration Date: n.d. Author: Ross, Alexander

Pistols letter re. purchase of pistols Date: 1851 Author: Gainsbury, Aaron

Placer County early stage coaches Date: 1955 Author: Himitz, R.A.

see also: Brooks, Rev. J.A. Fruit Fruit History Horseshoe Bar Railroad Tuttle, Maria Welcome Cottage

Placerville see Bowman, Sam Hangtown Ivy House Summerset House

Planters Hotel see Wayside Inns

Pleasanton see Hopyard Road

Plumas County see Lasswell, Bert J.

Point and Center Street description of this Oakland area in early days Date: 1863 Author: Norman, Albert

Point Loma account of venture Date: n.d. Author: Winkley, John

Politics reversal of Party control and dormant legislature as a result of conflict between farming and mining interests Date: 1879 Author: newspaper article

see also: Baker, Edward Dickinson Budd, James California California Legislature Cole, Cornelius Court of Justice Court Reporters Gwin, William McKendree Indians Judiciary Keyes, Jim Legislature Leitch, Col. Kenneth McClatchy, James Rowell, Chester Harvey Semple, Dr. Smith, Mix Voting Wilbur Family Winn, General Albert

Pony Express Service celebration of 100th aniversary Date: 1960 Author: unknown

see also: Miller, "Bronco Charley" Raynes, Alonzo E.

Post Office recollections of a Sunday morning Date: n.d. Author: McPhail, A.R.

from horses to motor trucks Oakland Date: 1951 Author: Stokes, Bill Box 13

Oakland's P.O. centennial Date: 1951 Author: unknown Box 13

Post Office (con't) history of postal service in Oakland Date: 1852- Author: McPhail, A.R.

memories of an Oakland postman Date: 1908 Author: McPhail, A.R.

Postage Stamp see Combine Harvester

Postage-U.S. Mail change in rate structure Date: 1879 Author: Post Office

Pottenger, Francis Marion doctor; TB specialist; writer; Who's Who in United States Date: 1869-1959 Author: Hunt, Rockwell

Presbyterian Church restoration of First Presbyterian in Virginia City, Nevada Date: 1954 Author: Mauldin, Henry

Putnam, George owned old Stove Pipe Wells Hotel Date: n.d. Author: Winkley, John

Put's Golden Songster see Stone, John A. MS 208: VERBARG PAPERS - THE KNAVE CORRESPONDANCE

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Railroad Sacramento, Placer, and Nevada; establishment Date: 1868 Author: Winkley, John

short line railroads in Bay Area Date: 1888 Author: Rigney, F. M.

see also Southern Pacific

Railroad Maps Rand, McNally established Date: 1871 Author: McNally, Andrew III

Railways history of line in Oakland area Date: 1957 Author: Renovich, Stephen

Ramona Rollin Peirce's history of "back country" town Date: 1890's Author: San Leandro Chamber of Commerce

Rancho El Tejon gateway between Southern Calif. and San Joaquin Valley Date: 1853-54 Author: Winkley, John

Raspberry, Bennager anecdote on discovery of gold in Angel's Camp Date: 1954 Author: Kingston, John

Rattlesnake Bar ghost town south of Auburn Date: 1850's Author: Winkley, John

Rawhide ghost town in Nevada; account of Riley Grannan's funeral Date: n.d. Author: Winkley, John

Raynes, Alonzo E. established & rode Pony Express Date: 1849 Author: Rosborough, Alex

Reading, Maj. see Sutter's Fort

Red Bluff see Livery Business

Red Rock Island see East Lake Islands

Redding controversy on names; Maj. Pearson Reading's establishment Date: 1850 Author: Rosborough, Alex

Reddy, Pat lawyer of Inyo, Mono, San Francisco Counties Date: n.d. Author: Winkley, John

Reese Family see Tarrell, Senator M.

Reese River, NV gold mine Date: 1862 Author: Farrell, M.T.

Reeves family settled in Lake Co. Date: 1853 Author: Mauldin, Henry

Rice see Sward de Grist, John W.

Rin Tin Tin famous dog; history of names Date: n.d. Author: Winkley, John

Riverboats Stockton Date: 1908 Author: Gray, Virgie

Riverside see Miller Frank Augustus

Rix's Day Book of 1867-69 account of building Horner's cambined harvesters Date: 1867-1871 Author: Higgins, F. Hal

Roach's Camp ghost town Date: 1858 Author: Moore, Avery

Roberts, Oliver de la Fontaine "Death Valley Kid"; sheriff-deputy who tried to cross Death Valley Date: n.d. Author: Winkley, John

Robinson, Rose Durie see Ice Journey

Rough and Ready independent State in the Mother Lode Date: 1851 Author: Winkley, John

see also Pattrell, Mary

Rowell, Chester Harvey newspaperman; trustee of World Peace Fund Date: 1867- Author: Hunt, Rockwell

Runnels, Ran Panama thief Date: 1849-1854 Author: Winkley, John

Russians fur trapping in Calif. Date: n.d. Author: Winkley, John

S Bar S Ranch home of James H. Jamison, between Kelseyville and Lower Lake Date: 1853 Author: Mauldin, Henry

Sacramento life recorded in a letter Date: 1853 Author: Hopkins, Mark

see also: Benton, Joseph A. Entertainment Floods of 1862 Freeport Geese Hopkins, Mark Hunt Farm Library-history McClatchy, James Railroad Steamboats Sutterville Weinstock, Harris & Lubin, David

Saddles and Riding Tack exhibit of Gabriel Dumont's indian-made saddle, as well as other gear Date: 1885 Author: Sweetman, Lawrence

Sagebrush War conflict between California and Nevada over territory Date: 1863 Author: Winkley, John

Sailing Ships memories of an apprentice Date: 1910 Author: Baird, Thomas

vocabulary and memories Date: 1907 Author: Mischmann, William

St. Anne's church 1st brick church built in Calif. (Columbia) Date: n.d. Author: Harthorn, C.E.

photo of Church Box 13

St. Francis Hotel see Wayside Inns

St. Louis place of fire and hydralic boom Date: 1859 Author: Gudde, Erwin

San Benito County see Tree Farm

San Diego see Point Loma

San Francisco trip over bridge and venture there Date: 1890's Author: McPhail, A.R,

trips & observations from across the Bay Date: n.d. Author: McPhail, A.R.

see also: Campton, Henry Trueman Cate, Ed A. Cerro Gordo Chew, Ng Poon City of Chester Dauguerrotypes Electricity Exempt Fire Company San Francisco (con't) Ferries Freeman, J.R. Griffis, Margaret C. Lammermoor Lassen, Peter Leidesdorff, William A. Letter Carrying Lotta's Fountain Mt. Tamalpais Music Norton, "Emperor" Ocean Shore Railroad Octagon House Railroad Reddy, Pat Ships "Sunset City" "Swiss Chalet" Tree Farm Whetham, John Boddam

San Francisco Examiner misc. data; published by Moss Date: 1865 Author: unknown

San Francisco Muni System "The Fifty Golden Years of the Muni" Date: 1962 Author: Simons, Bill Box 13

"Biggest Bargain in SF..." Date: 1962 Author: Simons, Bill Box 13

San Joaquin 1-4 see Steamboats

San Jose see McCarthy, Rev. Francis F. Mission San Jose

San Juan Bautista see Music

San Leandro see Ramona

San Leandro Electric Lines memories in Oakland Date: 1900- Author: McPhail, A.R.

San Leandro Road old streets in Oakland Date: n.d. Author: Norman, Albert E.

Sanchez, Nellie van de Grift Calif. history writer (see Bolton) Date: n.d. Author: Hunt, Rockwell

bull and bear fights Date: n.d. Author: Hunt, Rockwell

Sanchez, Nellie van de Grift writer of Spanish (con't) Mexican-American period Date: 1926 Author: Hunt, Rockwell

Sandstone process and building with it in Cole Creek Canyon Date: 1872 Author: Mauldin, Henry

Santa Barbara debating around the campfire over Civil War Date: 1898 Author: McPhail, A.R.

memories Date: 1897 Author: McPhail, A.R.

Santa Clara County see Tree Farm

Santa Cruz see Aptos Beach Inn Picnic Tree Farm

Saulsalito see Trams

Schellhaus/Goat Island furnature store in Oakland; Yerba Buena Date: 1954 Author: McPhail, A.R.

Scholfield Family textile industry; miner; lumber industry (Butte Co.) Date: 1893 Author: McPhail, A.R.

Schools history of Redwood District Date: n.d. Box 13

Schools (cont'd) construction of dam in Redwood Canyon Date: 1925 Box 13

"Redwood School Boasts Three Pupils" Date: 1963 Box 13

"Brooklyn School Days" Date: 1952 Author: Stovall, Mary E. Cook Box 13

schoolteacher: Hannah Jayne Date: 1970 Author: unknown Box 13

School Houses Manuscripts that & photos are missing Date: 1957 Author: Patton, A.D.

Scoville's Side-Hill Plow invented by early Oakland citizen Date: 1871 Author: Higgins, F. Hal

Searles, John almost killed by bear Date: 1863 Author: Winkley, John

Semple, Dr. dentist, journalist, farmer, politician Date: 1849 Author: Winkley, John

Sequoia see Ghost Towns of Napa

Shannon, Mary Fee "Eulalie"; Auburn poetess Date: 1854 Author: Winkley, John

Sharkey Family Mary Gott; William Taylor; Bear Flag Party Date: 1845 Author: unknown

Shepherd, Jasper M. salesman; teacher Date: n.d. Author: Winkley, John

Sherman, Maj. Edwin A. Mexican War vet; 49er; Sloat monument Date: 1902 Author: Hunt, Rockwell

Sherman, Gen. W. T. see Duckworth Reef

Shields, Peter J. judge; dairy farmer; helped establish UC Davis College of Agriculture Date: 1862-1957 Author: Hunt, Rockwell

Ships Pacific trail dock Date: 1897 Author: Cockrill, William

memories Date: 1920's Author: Scott, H.J.

ships that sailed in San Francisco Bay Date: 1876-1883 Author: Winberg, Fred

see also City of Chester

Shipwrecks see Mendocino Coast

Shoemaker, Floyd "Mr. "; writer Date: n.d. Author: unknown

Shuck, Oscar T. writer of Calif. history; attorney Date: 1869 Author: Hunt, Rockwell

Sibley, Hiram Western Union Date: 1864 Author: Peck

Sierra City personal discussion with old member of church Date: 1954 Author: Winkley, John

see also German Miner

Silver Mining see Mining

Silver Mountain old town in Alpine County Date: 1864 Author: Winkley, John

Silverado Squatters book by Robert L. Stevenson Date: 1880 Author: Winkley, John

Siskiyou early German families Date: 1839 Author: Rosborough, Alex

Siskiyou County seasons-wet or dry (crops, water for wells) Date: n.d. Author: Rosborough, Alex

gold rush birth Date: 1846 Author: Rosborough, Alex

trading with Indians; gold rush; court house Date: 1850 Author: Rosborough, Alex

rate of gold; Indian problems Date: n.d. Author: Rosborough, Alex

see also: Agriculture Artifacts Black Americans Boys Clubs Chinese Cones Crime Fights, cat & dog Gold Siskiyou County (con't) Gold Mines Happy Camp Indians Marble Mountains Oysters Stage Coaches Tree Farm Wright, Ben

Siskiyou Cowboys cattle raising Date: 1870's Author: Rosborough, Alex

Siskiyou Early Trails trails into southern Oregon- northern California by Fremont Date: 1846 Author: Rosborough, Alex

Siskiyou Power Co. investigation situation Date: n.d. Author: Rosborough, Alex

beginnings of electric power company in California Date: n.d. Author: Rosborough, Alex

Sitting Bull publicity stunt for movie; memorial Date: 1954 Author: Milwaukee Journal

Smith, Jedediah explorations Date: 1828 Author: Save the Redwoods League

Smith, Luther C. Family see Oakland High Twelve Club

Smith, Mix politician; pressure to change name Date: 1856 Author: Gray, Harry E.

Smith, Peg-leg see Treasures, Lost

Soda Springs see Stage Coaches

Solano County see Markham, Edwin

Somerset House see Wayside Inns

Sonoma, Old description Date: n.d. Author: Durnelle, Caroline

see also: Bear Flag Party Tree Farm

Sonoma County see Bears

Sonora Wells Fargo stage line Date: 1879 Author: Moore, Avery C.

see also: Cissaha Crabb Incident

Sonora Inn family scrapbook clipping account Date: 1879 Author: Moore, Avery

Southern California see Historical Society of So Calif Navel Orange

Southern Pacific history of railway; centennial celebration Date: 1855 Author: So. Pacific News Bureau

Souza Bros. Store News early development of Melrose; East Oakland's first supermarket Date: 1906-1923

Speegle, Emanuel 49er Date: 1849 Author: Hunt, Rockwell

Spriggs, Elizabeth editor of Lancet; journalist Date: 1930's Author: Harris, Stuart

Stage Coaches robberies and captures in Soda Springs Date: 1859 Author: Rosborough, Alex

roads through Siskiyou County Date: n.d. Author: Rosborough, Alex

Stage Coaches (con't) story of a "hold-up Indian" Date: 1876 Author: Rosborough, Alex

see also Placer County

Stagg, Amos Alonzo "Christian Coach" at UOP Date: 1958 Author: Hunt, Rockwell

Stanfield House see Wayside Inns

Stanford, Jane Lathrop philantropist; "Mother of the University" Date: 1958 Author: Hunt, Rockwell

philantropist Date: 1905 Author: Hunt, Rockwell

Stanislaus County see 50 Plus Club

State Fair account of fair in Stockton Date: 1857 Author: Wallis, John Samuel

State of Maine see Sailing Ships

Steamships Apache & Modoc Date: 1911- Author: Bulmore, Laurence

Sacramento accounts; descriptions Date: 1870's Author: Hunt, Rockwell

Beaver-first used on Pacific coast Date: 1836 Author: Blake, Anson S.

see also: Delta King/Queen Pacific Mail Steamship Co. Telephone Walker, T.C.

Stearns, Don Abel "Yankee Caballero"; influential foreigner Date: 1798-1842 Author: Hunt, Rockwell

Stevenson, Robert Louis Treasure Island author; musician Date: n.d. Author: newspaper article

friend of "Petrified Charley" (Mr. Evans) Date: n.d. Author: Winkley, John

see also Silverado Squatters

Stockton see Chicory Riverboats State Fair

Stoddard, Warren see Overland Monthly

Stone, John A. "Old Put"; author of folk songbooks; miner Date: 1864 Author: Winkley, John

Stove Pipe Wells Hotel see Putnam, George

Strentzel, John "father of horticulture in California" Date: 1862 Author: Winkley, John

Stubb's Island see East Lake Islands

Studley, George see The Pinnacles

Summerset House landlady; bombadier Date: 1860's Author: Winkley, John

"Sunset City" California Midwinter International Exposition of 1894 Date: 1894 Author: Planer, Edward T.

Sunset Park see Picnic

Sutter, John A. captain; discovered gold Date: 1839 Author: unknown

John Bidwell's recollection Date: 1842 Author: Hunt, Rockwell

Sutter's Fort Maj. Reading's account of Christmas dinner Date: 1845 Author: Winkley, John

Sutterville history and description Date: 1848 Author: Hunt, Rockwell

Sward de Grist, John W. rice farmer who had venture in Kern pioneering country Date: 1915 Author: Higgins, Hal

"Swedish Nightingale" Jenny Lind; singer admired by miners Date: 1850 Author: Winkley, John

Swett, John biography of the"father of Calif. public schools" Date: 1862 Author: Winkley, John

"Swiss Chalet" to be built until greater hotel is erected (newspaper clipping) Date: n.d. Author: Terwilliger, W.

Tahoe, Lake forsaken roads Date: n.d. Author: Winkley, John

see also Fremont's Pyramid Lake

Taylor, William San Francisco street preacher Date: 1849 Author: Hunt, Rockwell

see also Sharkey Family

Techatticup discovery of mines; claim jumping Date: 1853- Author: Winkley, John

Tejon Pass see Rancho El Tejon

Telephone steamboat that ran from Portland to Astoria Date: 1957 Author: Larson, G.

see also Western Pacific Paddle Steamer

Telhama County see Indians

Ten Mile House see Wayside Inns

Thanksgiving memory of Thankgiving in early Oakland Date: 1886 Author: Planer, Edward

Thompkins, Edward Oakland citizen; establisher of schools; one of the first regents of the U.C Date: 1861 Author: Thompkins, Elizabeth

Thompkins, Elizabeth information from holder of original letters Date: 1957 Author: Robert, Ruth K.

Thompson, "Snow Shoe" reply and additional information Date: 1869 Author: Jerry, C.

Thomson, John Albert built 1st mills in Nevada; worked for Thomas Knott Date: 1827-1876 Author: unknown

Thorrington, "Lucky Bill" gambler; harborer of criminals; hung Date: 1858 Author: Winkley, John

Tibbets, Luther C. see Navel Oranges

Tiburon see Trams

Tilden, Douglas Calif. sculptor Date: early 1900's Author: Tilden, Gladys

Tonopah personal observations; story of establishment Date: 1954, 1878 Author: Winkley, John

Topsy Grade road from Klamath River to Oregon Date: n.d. Author: Rosborough, Alex

Tour ad for tour of Monterey and Date: 1958 Author: California Historical Society

Towns see Ghost Towns of Napa

Trail Blazers trails between Union (Arcata) and Trinidad Date: 1850 Author: Blake, J.C.

Trails Oregon; Donner Pass; Lassen party; establishment Date: 1846-1850 Author: Rosborough, Alex

Trams description & use Date: n.d. Author: McPhail, A.R.

Transportation Oakland's streetcars Date: n.d. Author: Eisen, Jack

Treasures, Lost some buried with dead miners; Peg-leg Smith Date: n.d. Author: Winkley, John

Tree Farm Joy Woods, Redwoods, etc. are housed Date: 1950 Author: Sharp, Selwyn

Tree Farm list of when/what units Date: 1956 Author: California Redwood Association

Trestle Glen memories of hikes Date: 1900-1910 Author: McPhail, A.R.

Trinidad see Trinity Mines

Trinity Center - Stringtown places where the county would be flooded Date: 1848 Author: Winkley, John

Trinity County "Concerning Weaverville" Date: 1950s Box 13

"R F D" Date: n.d. Author: Genzoli Box 13

see Lewiston

Trail Blazers

Trinity Mines trails established Date: n.d. Author: Blake, J.C.

Trinity River search for gold Date: 1850 Author: Winkley, John

discovery of gold Date: 1849 Author: Rosborough, Alex

see also Gold Rush

Truckee, Captain Indian guide over Sierras Date: 1860 Author: Collins, Henry

Tuolumne County see Miner's & Businessmen's Directory of Tuolumne County Morgan Chapel Pine Log Roach's Camp Turnback Creek

Tupper profile of minister Date: n.d. Author: Winkley, John

Turnback Creek stories behind the name (Tuolumne County) Date: 1898 Author: Winkley, John

Tuttle, Maria letter describing home in Bird's Valley Date: 1853 Author: Robie, Wendell

Tuttle Town founder; visit from Mark Twain Date: 1848 Author: Winkley, John

Twain, Mark time spent in Mono County Date: 1861 Author: Winkley, John

experiences as a prospector in Humboldt County Date: 1861 Author: Winkley, John

see also: Overland Monthly Tuttle Town

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Union City see Horner's Mills

University of California personal accounts of presidents Date: 1868- Author: Hunt, Rockwell

see also: Bovard Bros. LeConte, Joseph

University of Southern Calif. "Trojan University"; different presidents Date: 1958 Author: Hunt, Rockwell

University of the Pacific how it got its name Date: 1892 Author: Hunt, Rockwell

see also: Graduation Orphilean Lyceum Stagg, Amos Alonzo

Upper Clear Lake Islands description Date: 1950 Author: Mauldin, Henry

Upper Lake first settlers Date: 1848 Author: Mauldin, Henry

see also Drewell, Elliott Families

Vacations history of the beginning Date: n.d. Author: Winkley, John

Vallejo see Mare Island

Vallejo, Nanano Guadalupe history in Calif. Date: 1808-1890 Author: Hunt, Rockwell

Vancouver, Capt. George see The Pinnacles

Vasquez, Tiburcio see The Pinnacles

Virginia Dale gold mine founded by Wilson and Lyons Date: 1880's Author: Winkley, John

Vocabulary development of vocabulary in the early West Date: 1870- Author: Hunt, Rockwell

Volcano story of Sleepy Hollow Date: mid 19th Century Author: Winkley, John

Voting cheaters in voting booths Date: n.d. Author: Paulsen, A.L.

Wagner, Henry Raup businessman, author Date: 1880- Author: Hunt, Rockwell

Walker, T.C. steam boats in history Date: n.d. Author: Cutler, E.A.

Washington Grammar School past to present foundation Date: 1905-1958 Author: Hanson, W. Stuart

Washington Monument letter of inquiry re. stone sent from California Date: 1850-51 Author: Cameron, David

Wayside Inns decriptions of various inns Date: n.d. Author: Winkley, John

Weaverville see Voting

Webber, Dr. David Gould see Vacations

Weights & Measures history (Alameda County) Date: 1944 Box 13

"History of Weights and Measures" Date: n.d. Author: unknown Box 13 Weinstock, Harris & established mechanic's store Lubin, David Date: 1874 Author: Hunt, Rockwell

Welcome Cottage home of Col. William McClure Date: 1850 Author: Winkley, John

West End School held historic activities Date: 1957 Author: Betten, H.L.

Western Pacific Paddle Steamer origin of Telephone Date: 1957 Author: Thickens, D.

Western Union see Sibley, Hiram

Whetham, John Boddam observations of San Francisco Date: 1957 Author: Planer, Edward T.

Whiskey Bar ghost town in El Dorado County Date: 1850's Author: Winkley, John

Whiskey Bar Road location and history Date: 1860 Author: Winkley, John

Whitaker, Martinez writer, artist Date: 1909 Author: Sanders, B.S. (Sandy)

Whitney, Frederic instructor of law at John's University Date: 1957 Author: Blaisdale, Robert

Wilbur Family Curtis-Secretary of Navy for Coolidge; Mrs. Shedd- missionary; Ray Lyman- President of Stanford, Secretary for Hoover; Celia- wife of Berkeley President; Theresa-National President of YWCA Date: 1954 Author: Everett, Laura B.

Wilcox Block "How Landmark Looked 43..." Date: 1912 Box 13

"Centennial Year Book..." Box 13

list of richest men of 1875 Date: 1934 Box 13

Willey, Samuel Hopkins chaplain of Constitutional Convention in Sacramento; Presidio; opened dirst library in Monterey; helped establish U.C. Date: 1821-1914 Author: Hunt, Rockwell

Winn, General Albert 49er, patriotic leader Date: 1849 Author: Hunt, Rockwell

Winnedumah George Putnam's account of monument in Owens Valley Date: n.d. Author: Winkley, John

Winnemucca, Chief three Pauite Indians that held that title Date: 1850's-1860's Author: Winkley, John

Witter, Dexter history of Lake County Date: 1859-1873 Author: Grubbe, Lloyd

Wixom Family memories of relatives in Calistoga Date: 1895 Author: Bovard, Daphne

Women, Famous various women who contributed to Oakland area Date: n.d. Author: Norman, Albert

Wright, Ben captain of the guard in Siskiyou County Date: 1852- Author: Rosborough, Alex

Yachting meeting for Johnson & Joseph Date: 1969 Author: Lee, Cy Box 13

Yerba Buena see Arbor Day Goat Island

Schellhaus/Goat Island

Yosemite accounts of old roads Date: n.d. Author: Winkley, John

Hunt brothers'visit Date: 1892 Author: Hunt, Rockwell

One Hundred Years in Yosemite Date: 1957 Author: Russell, Carl

see also Clark, Galen

Yreka see Big Ditch Bogus Creek Duels Hanging Hart, William Indians King, Thomas Pioneer Court Justice

Yreka Lodges development of Mason lodges Date: 1852-53 Author: Rosborough, Alex

Zumwalt, D.K. leader, official in IOGT (temperance league), worked in natural & human conservation Date: 1890 Author: Hunt, Rockwell

Zumwalt, Jacob K. account of pioneer life Date: 1807 Author: Hunt, Rockwell