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photograph 1968 From back of photograph: "KaiserExec Jeanne Thomas Wide horizons." An executive of Kaiser smiles for the camera. She wears glasses, round golden earrings, a plain golden necklace, and business...	photograph 1937 From caption on back of photograph: "The main street of Alturas, shown here under normal conditions, was flooded with six feet of water today after a dam break sent millions of gallons of water...
photograph 1928 From back of photograph: "Telescopic awning at Oakland Airport." A long awning heading towards the Administration Building at Oakland Airport. The awning is made out of an open metal framework...	photograph 1939 From caption on back of photograph: "Alameda County high school all-stars and coaches are pictured planning the battle for the O.A.L. game at the California Stadium, December 9. Left to right,...
photograph 1948 From caption on back of photograph: "One of the nearly 400 birds who were banded during the feathered census at Lake Merritt yesterday is 'ringed' by E. B. von Adelung (left) and George Ehmann,...	photograph 1949 From caption on back of photograph: "Lake Merritt's famous duck colony had a much greater population in its early days, as attested to in this picture." Thousands of ducks congegrate around the...
photograph 1947 Two men sit on either side of a white swan. Both wear hats. The swan has splotches of darkness on its feathers, possibly dirt or some other material. The men appear to be cleaning the swan....	photograph 1947 From caption on back of photograph: "The swans, with their awkward grace, twist their sinewy necks about in search of food. They are the favored of the visitors. Here Tommy Ough Jr., of 4337...
photograph 1947 From caption on back of photograph: "This picture demonstrates that ducks are smart. Thousands made their home in Lake Merritt and on the shores of Lakeside Park as they fled from shooting areas...	photograph 1945 From caption on back of photograph: "Betcha haven't seen such a mess of eating since you - well, since you last saw this spot in the flesh. Yep, it's the Lake Merritt duck pond and refuge edging...
photograph 1947 From caption on back of photograph: "That's a California snow goose eating from the hand of John Bruce Sheehy, seven, of 5733 Roberts Avenue. With John is his brother, Bobby, four and a half."...	photograph 1948 From back of photograph: "Bringing up duck to be tab." A line of hunters wait to bring up their catches. Each of the four hunters carries at least two dead ducks. At the head of the line two...
photograph 1939 From caption on back of photograph: "Wings beating, thousands of ducks settle earthward, a sight that many hunters will see tomorrow morning as the migration waterfowl season opens in...	photograph 1969 From attached caption on back of photograph: "Hundreds of thousands of blooms in every color known to hybridizers form one of America's greatest horticultural shows in the Lakeside Park...
photograph 1950 From back of photograph: "General view of Chrysanthemum show." Several men and women admire the blooming flowers at Lakeside Park. There are a variety of different types of flowers and plants,...	photograph 1930s From caption on back of photograph: "You can't fool the ducks at Lake Merritt. No matter what the opening date of the duck season, they start their hegira to the lake sanctuary two days in...
photograph 1950 From caption on back of photograph: "Allan Bergmann is pictured working on the installation of the high intensity approach lights at Oakland airport. The new installations will be completed and...	photograph 1930 Photograph of the directory sign at Oakland Airport. The top of the sign reads "Directory Oakland Municipal Airport" followed by a listing of the various offices and departments at the airport....
photograph 1941 From back of photograph: "Hangar 5 and United Air Lines." Two medium-sized propellor planes are parked in front of a large hangar at Oakland Airport. Between the hangar and the airplanes is a...	photograph 1928 From back of photograph: "Oakland Airport 3/13/28." Photograph of landing field at Oakland Airport, looking out to the Bay. Three aircraft (a monoplane and two biplanes) are parked in the...
photograph 1930 From caption on back of photograph: "Lieutenant Colonel Livingston Irving, Oakland flier, is seen here giving an exhibition of aerial crop dusting at Oakland airport. Irving is speeding at a fast...	photograph 1951 From attached page on back of photograph: "Senior Class of 1951 at College of the Holy Names wind up their College days." A large group of older college students poses for the camera. They are...
photograph 1934 From caption on back of photograph: "In the heart of what is now downtown Oakland the campus of the College of California, predecessor of the Univeristy of California, existed 60 years ago....	photograph 1964 From back of photograph: "Miller, Goldwater." Photograph of presidential candidate Barry Goldwater and vice-presidential candidate William E. Miller. Both mem are dressed in suits and smiling....