Leinberger Family collection, 1884-1950.
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Title: Leinberger Family collection, 1884-1950.
Dates: 1884-1950
Collection Number: Manuscript Box Numbers 4321-4326
Creator/Collector:
Leinberger, Charles E.
Leinberger, Louisa.
Leinberger Family
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.
Repository:
California State Library. California History Room
Sacramento, California 94237-0001
Abstract: 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. Collection includes photos, correspondence, documents, publications.
Language of Material: English
Collection is open for on-site research.
Unrestricted. Please credit California State Library.
[Identification of item]. Leinberger Family collection, 1884-1950.. Collection Number: Manuscript Box Numbers 4321-4326. California
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Biography/Administrative History
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.
Scope and Content of Collection
Collection includes photos, correspondence, documents, publications.
Sacramento (Calif.)