Oakland

c. 1918-19

"Moore Shipbuilding Company, Oakland, Cal., 8/6/1919 - 7x7x24 ft. planer in new machine shop"; (photographer) Arthur R. Andersen, 770 Prospect Ave., Oakland 10, Cal. Description: 48 black and...

c. 1912-1914

This is an evening dress, or a party dress of pink silk crepe de chine, is designed to be worn by a young woman. The empire style bodice is decorated with bands of beading on net, edged with...

1926

Souvenir program from the premier opening of the Grand Lake Theatre, March 6th, 1926. The cover is of blue cardstock, and velum separates it from the inside and back covers. Interior is beige...

12/5/53

From the caption that ran with the image: "Chuck Dressen (left) manager of the Oaks, and James Quinn, member of State Board of Equalization, discuss plans for Oakland Booster's...

12/15/59

From the caption that ran with the image: "SUPERVISORS HONORE--Supervisors Leland Sweeney (left) and Francis Dunn (second from right) were honored at recent Oakland Boosters' [sic] Club...

11/24/59

From the caption that ran with the image: "MAP CHRISTMAS PARTY -- Planning the Oakland Booster's annual Christmas party are (front, from left) Edward Toothman, chief of police; Jim...

3/31/40

From the Oakland Tribune Collection

c. 1940

This black and white glossy snap shot of Manuel Rivera III shows the little boy standing on a porch in front of a chair. He is dressed in the blue, sailor-style outfit that is part of this...

21-Jan-21

This certificate indicates that Herbert S. Wise was promoted from elementary school to High School. "Oakland Public Schools, Lakeview School, This Certifies That Herbert S. Wise, having...

c. 1942-1945

The front and back covers of this Oakland cook book are made of a highly textured tan paper, the front cover is printed in blue: "Navy Mothers, Cook Book, By Oakland Navy Mothers Club, No. 13,...

1895

Shadow box - Basket with handle holding sprays of flowers & leaves made of hair. Dotted with small pearl, white, & glass beads. The box is lined with white china silk, trimmed with cream...

Feb-49

This photograph, taken at a family gathering for New Years celebration (note the flowers in the foreground) was shot at 227 7th street in Oakland. Seated in the front is Jennie Chin holding her...

c.1885

Group of artifacts excavated from and found at the site of the Old Oakland Project of Storek & Storek. Objects formerly exhibited at the Oakland Museum Storefront Museum. Bottle made from a...

c. 1913-1920

Trophy, gray colored metal, with a stylized border at the top, and traditional handles on either side, mounted on a black base. "M. W. of A. [Modern Woodmen of America] Drill Trophy, Presented by...

c.1950

Image and title on the face of the card. Back of the card offers a description of the "First and Last Chance Bar".

22-Dec-18

Theater program for Ye Liberty Play House, Oakland, California, with two female figures decorating the front cover, an ad for the Antiseptic Laundry Co. at 40th and Broadway on the back cover....

1967-1968

Program for the Oakland Symphony, 1967/1968 Season, Gerhard Samuel, Musical Director. Inside there are photographic images of singers Phyllis Curtin, Lili Chookasian, Nicholas diVirgilio and Ara...

The Family Store
1969

"The Family Store" was a short lived catalogue published by Edwin A. Kartman, Bonnie J. Fancher and Peter E. Sears in 1968-69; they are featured in the photographic image on the cover...

c. 1970

Political information flier/newspaper "Ron Dellums for Congress", with several articles and pictures. "A test of integrity on City Council", "How one man can make a difference", etc. Many...

1980's

Man's dark brown trousers with cuffs, in seam pockets on either side, two pockets in the back; fly front fastens with a brown, nylon zipper, and a black button which fastens on the inside,...

1937

This shirt was worn by the donor (Paul C. Ingle) when he rode for Wildwood Stables in Oakland, in the official parade to celebrate the opening of the Oakland San Francisco Bay Bridge in 1937....

1937

This shirt was worn by the donor (Elaine Scholl Ingle) or her mother (Helen Haag Scholl) when they rode for Wildwood Stables in Oakland, in the official parade to celebrate the opening of the...

1937

This shirt was worn by the donor (Elaine Scholl Ingle) or her mother (Helen Haag Scholl) when they rode for Wildwood Stables in Oakland, in the official parade to celebrate the opening of the...

1993

Flier, menu printed on green paper for Everett & Jones Barbeque restaurant at 3415 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland. The menu features Homemade Beef Links (small) $5.00 or (large) $7.00, Pork Ribs (...

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