H76.380.1

Photograph. Description: Photograph, in frame, black and white picture of Joaquin Miller (left) and John P. Irish (right); in dark-stained wooden frame; glass covers photo; hanging wire on back; label on back cover printed "Smith Bros...Oakland, California." Object unframed 1/92. Bibliography: T he Beginnings of Oakland, California A.U.C.; by Peter Thomas Conmy;Oakland Public Library, 1961. John P. Irish, colorful figure and editor of the Oakland Times, was born in Iowa City, Iowa on January 1, 1843. He was raised and educated in that state and, prior to coming to California, served both in the Legislature and as a regent of the state university. He came to California in April, 1882 and from 1882 to 1891 was editor of the old Daily Alta California. In 1891 he removed to Oakland. He was prominent in the political and social life of the city. He died on October 6, 1923. Bibliography: The Beginnings of Oakland, California A.U.C. by Peter Thomas Conmy; Oakland Public Library, 1961 Cincinnatus Heine Miller , known more popularly as Joaquin Miller was born on November 10, 1841 in Hendricks County, Indiana. At age fourteen he ran away from home and lived in mining camps and with Indians for three years. At age eighteen he entered Columbia College and developed a literary background. Almost immediately he won fame as a writer. In 1885 he moved to California and settled in the hills of Oakland, calling his place "The Hights". Here he pursued his literary interests. Joaquin Miller died on February 17, 1913.