silver gelatin

c.1900

The Tribune photo, dated June 13, 1948, has the following caption on the back: "A jump across the estuary landed 'Doc' [?] in Alameda; he says this was a view of Park avenue [street] at about the...

1938

The Tribune photo, dated June 13, 1978, has the following caption on the back: "THE FERRYBOAT OAKLAND IN 1938 AT THE ALAMEDA MOLE One of many famed ferries that carried commuters across the Bay...

1955-1975

Ducks, geese, gulls,and pigeons are on a gravel enclosure and in a pond at a bird sanctuary at Lake Merritt. A half dozen tall octagonal cages are in the left and center backgrounds. On the far...

c.1970

An aerial view of Downtown Oakland, taken roughly from a little south and east of Kaiser Convention Center, looking west. Lake Merritt is at the right lower corner. Readily identifiable buidlings...

1970-1980

An interior view of the Art Gallery of the Oakland Museum, in which a docent

is leading a guided tour. The docent is talking to a group of 7 children. To the docent's right there is a...

10/02/85

Virtually the same photo as in 2000.1.1412. Ray Gatchilian is jogging around Merritt with the Kaiser Center building as backdrop. He is carrying in his right hand a model of one of the lamp posts...

04/10/91

Two Chinese women at work riveting portions of an aircraft wing. The photo is a part of a collection being exhibited at the Chinese Culture Center in San Francisco. The typewritten text and...

06/08/71

The caption that ran with the image has been pasted to the back: "Wilson Riles At U.C. : 'They're ready; we are not' ". Image depicts Riles standing at a podium with a...

02/17/78

The caption that ran with the image has been pasted to the back: "Paul Gann Plans a tour". Image is a portrait of Gann speaking.

06/08/71

Image depicts Riles standing at a podium with a microphone stand, speaking, a pitcher of water on his right.

06/10/78

The caption that ran with the image has been pasted to the back, "Paul Gann He warns of strike". Image is a portrait of Gann.

08/20/63

Handwritten on back, "Donald P. McAlun dismissing his followers on steps of rotunda in city Hall. He might want to be mayor of Oakland, who knows." Image depicts McAlun waving to a...

05/15/81

Handwritten on back, "Mitchell Trimm looking at photo of Hitler part of decorations in meeting room". Image depicts Mitchell looking at Hitler poster in living room.

05/15/81

Handwritten on back, "American Nazi Party Nazi Party National Headquarters 1738 Solano Ave Berkeley". Image is a wide shot of the house.

c.1970

Three refuse collection trucks are lined up at the curb, on the far side of which is a large unrecognizable building. On the near side of each truck men are affixing "Dont Litter" signs.

1975-1980

A view of an Oakland A's baseball game taken from the upper right field stands while a game is in progress. The game is playing to a packed house. In the foreground, a vendor is selling Oakland...

03/18/84

The Tribune photo, dated March 31, 1984, has the following caption on the back: "The 1923 Mediterranean style mansion is mirrored in the reflecting pool at Blake Gardens." The house is in the...

04/29/84

The Tribune photo, dated April 29, 1984, has the following caption on the back: "The Bay and its estuaries, such as Lake Merritt in Oakland, and suburban ponds like the duck haven at Heather Farms...

02/16/81

The handwritten notation on the back of the photo reads "Enjoying the seagulls and sailing on Lake Merritt-Washington's Birthday" A man and woman are seated on a bench at left at the edge of Lake...

08/18/57

The Tribune photo, dated August 18, 1957, has the following caption on the back: "Realization of an early-day dream: passsnger launch service around the lake." The motor launch, Cabrillo, is...

02/19/73

The handwritten notation on the back of the photo reads "Clear day for sailing on Lake Merritt." Two sloops, are sailing on the Lake, with a backdrop of apartment buildings. The sloops are...

Feruary 19, 1973

The handwritten notation on the back of the photo reads "Clear day for sailing on Lake Merritt." Two sloops at center, and an El Toro class sailboat on each side, are sailing on the Lake, with a...

12/31/77

The Tribune photo, dated January 18, 1978, has the following caption on the back: "DUCK CROSSING Another distinction for Oakland, folks----the only sign designed so that ducks can read it. This...

09/27/72

The notation on the back of the photo reads "Kids put squeeze on Pres. Nixon at Oak[land] Airport" Children are crowded around the president as he reaches out to touch children on their heads...

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