Collection context
Summary
- Title:
- Leinberger Family collection, 1884-1950.
- Dates:
- 1884-1950
- Creators:
- Leinberger, Charles E. Leinberger, Louisa. Leinberger Family
- Abstract:
- Extent:
- 5 manuscript boxes; 15 1/4 x 11 3/4 x 3 in., 1 manuscript box; 10 1/2 x 16 3/4 x 3 in.
- Language:
- Preferred citation:
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Leinberger Family collection, 1884-1950.. California State Library, California History Room
Background
- Scope and content:
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Collection includes photos, correspondence, documents, publications.
- Biographical / historical:
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Charles E. Leinberger, born June 12, 1863, worked for the Southern Pacific Railroad primarily as an air brake instructor from 1883 to 1931, when he retired. He was the son of Henry Leinberger, a prominent cattleman of Sacramento and Yolo County, and Mary Leinberger. He grew up in Washington Yolo County, now part of West Sacramento, formerly the town of Broderick. In 1887, Mr. Leinberger married Katie Twomey of Sacramento. They had five children: Henry, Charles Jr., William, Louisa, and Elizabeth. In 1910, he built the Leinberger-Ryser House on 1425 G Street. He died on October 14, 1951.
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
- Sacramento (Calif.)
About this collection guide
- Date Prepared:
- 1884-1950
- Date Encoded:
- This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:54 p.m.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Collection is open for on-site research.
- Terms of access:
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Unrestricted. Please credit California State Library.
- Preferred citation:
-
Leinberger Family collection, 1884-1950.. California State Library, California History Room
- Location of this collection:
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900 N Street, Room 200, P.O. Box 942837Sacramento, CA 94237-0001, US
- Contact:
- (916) 654-0176