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Schmalenberger Collection
2019.18  
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  • Descriptive Summary
  • Access
  • Publication Rights
  • Preferred Citation
  • Acquisition Information
  • Scope and Content of Collection
  • Indexing Terms
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  • Descriptive Summary

    Title: Schmalenberger Collection
    Dates: 1800s-1990s
    Collection Number: 2019.18
    Creator/Collector: Schmalenberger, Jerry Schmalenberger, Carol
    Extent: 1 box
    Repository: Contra Costa County Historical Society
    Martinez, California 94553
    Abstract: Research materials of Jerry and Carol Schmalenberger for their book, Winter Island: The Delta’s Attempt at Eden
    Language of Material: English

    Access

    Collection is open for research.

    Preferred Citation

    Schmalenberger Collection. Contra Costa County Historical Society

    Scope and Content of Collection

    In 1997, Jerry and Carol Schmalenberger wrote the book, Winter Island: The Delta’s Attempt at Eden. The book is about the story of Louis & Kate Lockwood Nevins and the Co-Operative Brotherhood of Winters Island. The collection consists of their research documents and notes for the preparation of the book.

    Indexing Terms

    delta
    Louis Nevins
    Kate Lockwood
    Erastus Kelsey
    Co-Operative Brotherhood of Winters Island
    Winter Island

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