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05/15/56

Vigilance Committee Sharpshooters. Condition: very good. The first Vigilance Committe disbanded in 1851. But there was a continuing perception of violence in San Franicisco. The tide of unrest...

c.1856

APPROXIMATE DATE: 1856 NOTES: Purchased by donor in California several years ago.

 (Miner with Shovel)
c. 1850

Portrait of 49er with shovel

Western Photographer . . .
1859

One of nine cartoons pertaining to photography from early periodicals Taken from Frank Leslie's, May 28, 1859

1940

Hollywood lobby card of film "While Thousands Cheer" staring UCLA half back and All American Kenny Washington who would be one of the first African American players signed to play in the National...

c. 1875

The image shows a Chinese miner holding a yoke over his shoulders carrying mining equipment including a rocker or long-tom, and pick-ax and shovel.

c. 1969

Small flyer or announcement for the People's Park Ball-- "Creedence Clearwater Revival, Bangor Flying Circus, Elvin Bishop Group[?], Grateful Dead, Jefferson Airplane, Santana; Lights:...

1940

Wool football blanket used by Kenny Washington and All-American football player at UCLA who would go on to be one of the first African American Football players to be signed by and NFL team.

2003

Political pin used in Paul Nave's gubernatorial campaign during the 2003 California Gubernatorial Recall Election. Depicts Paul Nave in center, wearing 4 championship belts, 3 on his shoulders,...

2003

Political pin used in Paul Nave's gubernatorial campaign during the 2003 California Gubernatorial Recall Election. Depicts Paul Nave in center, wearing 4 championship belts, 3 on his shoulders,...

opening of the bridge?; Miss Oakland

Written on the back: Old Oakland City Hall

Written on the front: St. John's Episcopal Church, Oakland

Hotel Vernon c. 1940?

Written on the back: Tunnel Road Jan. 1921

Written on the back: Portals of Past - Golden Gate Park. Photo by B.Y. Morris 1913. My first enlargement at Owl Drug

Hotel Vernon; Kraben & Clark Jewelers; Vanity Fair c.1940?

5-Apr-92

Tribune caption on the back, April 5, 1992, "An African bug coat by Janet Lifkin of Richmond is part of a wearable art display at the Sun Gallery, 1015 E. St., Hayward through May 2. The exhibit...

11-Nov-50

Clipping on the back of the photo, "A warm sun reflects on the brightly colored uniforms of this band as it marched down Broadway yesterday in Armistice Day parade. The 2-mile course was lined...

1948

Printed at the bottom of the image, "Koret of California, Retrospective, Fashions from 1948." The photograph is made of three different photos of fashion models wearing various casual wear...

1991

Handwritten on the back of the photo, "Hammer, M.C. 1991." Photo shows the rapper standing in front of a building being interviewed by reporters. He is making a peace sign with his right hand....

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