David L. Joslyn Papers

http://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/c8cr618s No online items Guide to the David L. Joslyn papers Julie Dominguez and Judith Ann Lewinski Center for Sacramento History 551 Sequoia Pacific Blvd. Sacramento, California 95811-0229 Phone: (916) 808-7072 Fax: (916) 264-7582 Email: [email protected] URL: http://www.centerforsacramentohistory.org/ © 2013 Center for Sacramento History. All rights reserved. Guide to the David L. Joslyn MS0056 1 papers Guide to the David L. Joslyn papers Collection number: MS0056 Center for Sacramento History Sacramento, CA Processed by: Julie Dominguez and Judith Ann Lewinski Date Completed: 1979 Encoded by: Sean Heyliger © 2013 Center for Sacramento History. All rights reserved. Descriptive Summary Title: David L. Joslyn papers Dates: circa 1850-1963 Bulk Dates: 1875-1948 Collection number: MS0056 Creator: Joslyn, David L. Collection Size: 2.5 linear feet(2 boxes) Repository: Center for Sacramento History Sacramento, California 95811-0229 Abstract: The David L. Joslyn papers consist of photographs and manuscripts mostly documenting Joslyn's work as a photographer and his early memories of living in Sacramento, California. Most of the photographs were taken by David Joslyn during the 1920's while he was an employee of the Southern Pacific Railroad. Therefore, many of the photos deal with the Southern Pacific and Central Pacific Railroad Lines. Some of the photographs are copied from earlier photos, drawings and lithographs. Joslyn also took numerous photographs of the State Capitol and the surrounding park as well as many shots from rooftops around the area of downtown Sacramento. These photographs are invaluable when searching for specific locations or businesses in early 20th century Sacramento. Physical location: 4A1 Drawer A-B, 4D1 Drawer D-E, 4E1 Drawer D, 31C7, 53: Negatives Languages: Languages represented in the collection: English Access Collection is open for research use. Publication Rights All requests to publish or quote from private collections held by the Center for Sacramento History (CSH) must be submitted in writing to [email protected]. Permission for publication is given on behalf of CSH as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the patron. No permission is necessary to publish or quote from public records. Preferred Citation [Identification of item and/or item number], [box and folder number], David L. Joslyn papers, MS0056, Center for Sacramento History. Acquisition Information The David L. Joslyn Papers were donated to the Center for Sacramento History between 1970-1985 (accessions #1970/01, 1972/08, 1979/13, 1982/74, 1982/93, 1982/100, 1982/135, 1983/15, 1983/64, 1985/80). Processing Information Inventory of the collection created by Julie Dominguez in 1979 and revised by Sherry Hatch in 1981. Biographical note written by Judith Ann Lewinski. Biography / Administrative History Guide to the David L. Joslyn MS0056 2 papers David L. Joslyn (1886-1963) was born in Salinas, Kansas on April 8, 1886. His father, an itinerant sawmill worker, moved the family frequently to find work. The Joslyn children consisted of three sons and one daughter. Prior to moving to Sacramento, the family lived in Portland, Oregon until July of 1896. In 1900, David Joslyn's father died. He and his mother began working in a cannery. He also worked as a delivery boy and bottle washer in a soda works. In 1902 he was employed by the Southern Pacific Railroad in the Tank Shop. With his first paycheck form the Southern Pacific, Joslyn purchased a camera and so began a life long interest in photography dealing with Sacramento. In 1908, David Joslyn married Retha Waldau and later had two sons; David W. and Erwin D. Joslyn. His first wife died in 1915 and he remarried Frances Wiley in 1916. During his employment with the Southern Pacific, he performed many jobs, finally becoming a draftsman in 1910. He also enrolled in a course in locomotive drafting with the International Correspondence School. Joslyn became the official photographer for the Sacramento shops in 1921 and also collected many early railroad photographs. He used a large format camera and was the unofficial photographer for the Southern Pacific by volunteering his services. Joslyn also joined the Railway and Locomotive Historical Society in 1922. He wrote many articles for the society's bulletin. He also belonged to the Union Lodge No. 58 of the Masons where he was editor of the "Messenger". Joslyn was also noted for his shots from the California Fruit Building at the corner of 4th and J Streets. Grant Black, a draftsman and friend, held Joslyn's feet while he dangled over the edges to obtain the best panorama view of the Sacramento skyline. He became a freelance photographer in his spare time, mainly doing work for McCurry's and Burkett's. Joslyn retired in 1948 after forty six years of employment with the Southern Pacific. He had contracted a heart condition due to years of exposure to copper and tin fumes in the brass foundry. During his retirement, he did extensive research in the State Library and dealt with the early newspapers. He died in 1963. Scope and Content of Collection The David L. Joslyn papers consist of photographs and manuscripts mostly documenting Joslyn's work as a photographer and his early memories of living in Sacramento, California. Most of the photographs were taken by David Joslyn during the 1920's while he was an employee of the Southern Pacific Railroad. Therefore, many of the photos deal with the Southern Pacific and Central Pacific Railroad Lines. Some of the photographs are copied from earlier photos, drawings and lithographs. Joslyn also took numerous photographs of the State Capitol and the surrounding park as well as many shots from rooftops around the area of downtown Sacramento. These photographs are invaluable when searching for specific locations or businesses in early 20th century Sacramento. Arrangement Series 1. Photographs Subseries 1.1 Sacramento businesses Subseries 1.2 California State Capitol / state government Subseries 1.3 Railroads Subseries 1.4 Assorted Series 2. Manuscripts Subseries 2.1 "Sacramento general shops Southern Pacific Co. Pacific Lines," 1948 pp. 55 Subseries 2.2 "Sacramento when she was when," 1945 pp. 1 Subseries 2.3 "The streetcars of Sacramento when I was a boy," undated pp. 2 Subseries 2.4 "Railroads that have entered Sacramento," 1959 pp. 65 Subseries 2.5 "Miscellaneous information about Sacramento compiled by my father (David L. Joslyn) from personal knowledge, talking with other folks and from informative Sacramento books," 1982 pp. 6 Subseries 2.6 "A short biographical sketch of Leland Stanford," 1936 pp. 1 Subseries 2.7 "Memories of famous events in California's history to be revived by celebration. Twelve pioneer buildings to be marked Wednesday; history of their importance to be given; hundreds in '49 Garb to participate in parade," 1923 pp. 5 Subseries 2.8 "The autobiography of a little old lady, the life story of the locomotive C.P. Huntington (as told by herself)," 1963 pp. 50 Subseries 2.9 "The shops," undated pp. 8 Indexing Terms The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the library's online public access catalog. Railroads--California--History--Pictorial works Railroads--California--Sacramento Sacramento (Calif.)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Pictorial works Sacramento (Calif.)--History--Pictorial works Southern Pacific Company--Pictorial works Guide to the David L. Joslyn MS0056 3 papers Series 1. Photographs Subseries 1.1 Sacramento businesses Series 1. Photographs Physical Description: 478 photographs Series Scope and Content Summary Includes photographs taken by David Joslyn during the 1920's while he was an employee of the Southern Pacific Railroad. Many of the photos deal with the Southern Pacific and Central Pacific Railroad Lines. Some of the photographs are copied from earlier photos, drawings and lithographs. Joslyn also took numerous photographs of the State Capitol and the surrounding park as well as many shots from rooftops around the area of downtown Sacramento. These photographs are invaluable when searching for specific locations or businesses in early 20th century Sacramento. Subseries 1.1 Sacramento businesses 53: Negatives 1970/001/0001 Street Scene 9/14/1931 Description View looking west down K Street from 11th Street during business hours. Visible are the Hotel Land, The Sutter Restaurant, Hotel Sacramento, the Hippodrome, etc. Location: K Street 11th Street 53: Negatives 1970/001/0002 Anchor Bakery 1927 circa Description View of the Anchor Bakery with bakery trucks and employees in front. This is a copy of an old photo. Copy probably made in 1934. Location: 28th Street 1011 53: Negatives 1970/001/0013 Businesses 5/9/1931 Description View of Hong King Lum Cafe and the W. and O. Pharmacy at corner of 3rd and I Street. Location: I Street 3rd Street 53: Negatives 1970/001/0015 Bank of America 3/7/1929 Description View of building on southwest corner of 7th and J Sets. This six-story building houses the Bank of America on first floor, but was formerly Fort Sutter National Bank. Location: 7th Street J Street 53: Negatives 1970/001/0016 Lumber Company 1915 circa Description Elevated view of the Cutter Mill and Lumber Company with two very early trucks parked in driveway. Location: Stockton Blvd. 1749 4A1 1970/001/0019 Street Scene 1/26/1931 Description View of K Street looking east from 9th Street. Businesses visible are: Hale Bros., The Owl Drug Co., and Albert Elkus. Location: K Street 9th Street 53: Negatives 1970/001/0022 Street Scene 10/31/1928 Description View of the Albert Elkus clothing store on southwest corner of 9th and K Streets. Their slogan was, "Every man is odd, but we can fit him." Location: K Street 830 Guide to the David L.

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