Guide to the David L. Joslyn papers
Julie Dominguez and Judith Ann Lewinski
Center for Sacramento History
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Sacramento, California 95811-0229
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Guide to the David L. Joslyn papers
Collection number: MS0056
Center for Sacramento History
Sacramento, CA
- Processed by:
- Julie Dominguez and Judith Ann Lewinski
- Date Completed:
- 1979
- Encoded by:
- Sean Heyliger
© 2013 Center for Sacramento History. All rights reserved.
Descriptive Summary
Title: David L. Joslyn papers
Dates: circa 1850-1963
Bulk Dates: 1875-1948
Collection number: MS0056
Creator:
Joslyn, David L.
Collection Size:
2.5 linear feet
(2 boxes)
Repository:
Center for Sacramento History
Sacramento, California 95811-0229
Abstract: The David L. Joslyn papers consist of photographs and manuscripts mostly documenting Joslyn's work as a photographer and his
early memories of living in Sacramento, California. Most of the photographs were taken by David Joslyn during the 1920's while
he was an employee of the Southern Pacific Railroad. Therefore, many of the photos deal with the Southern Pacific and Central
Pacific Railroad Lines. Some of the photographs are copied from earlier photos, drawings and lithographs. Joslyn also took
numerous photographs of the State Capitol and the surrounding park as well as many shots from rooftops around the area of
downtown Sacramento. These photographs are invaluable when searching for specific locations or businesses in early 20th century
Sacramento.
Physical location: 4A1 Drawer A-B, 4D1 Drawer D-E, 4E1 Drawer D, 31C7, 53: Negatives
Languages:
Languages represented in the collection:
English
Access
Collection is open for research use.
Publication Rights
All requests to publish or quote from private collections held by the Center for Sacramento History (CSH) must be submitted
in writing to csh@cityofsacramento.org. Permission for publication is given on behalf of CSH as the owner of the physical
items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the patron.
No permission is necessary to publish or quote from public records.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item and/or item number], [box and folder number], David L. Joslyn papers, MS0056, Center for Sacramento
History.
Acquisition Information
The David L. Joslyn Papers were donated to the Center for Sacramento History between 1970-1985 (accessions #1970/01, 1972/08,
1979/13, 1982/74, 1982/93, 1982/100, 1982/135, 1983/15, 1983/64, 1985/80).
Processing Information
Inventory of the collection created by Julie Dominguez in 1979 and revised by Sherry Hatch in 1981. Biographical note written
by Judith Ann Lewinski.
Biography / Administrative History
David L. Joslyn (1886-1963) was born in Salinas, Kansas on April 8, 1886. His father, an itinerant sawmill worker, moved the
family frequently to find work. The Joslyn children consisted of three sons and one daughter. Prior to moving to Sacramento,
the family lived in Portland, Oregon until July of 1896.
In 1900, David Joslyn's father died. He and his mother began working in a cannery. He also worked as a delivery boy and bottle
washer in a soda works. In 1902 he was employed by the Southern Pacific Railroad in the Tank Shop. With his first paycheck
form the Southern Pacific, Joslyn purchased a camera and so began a life long interest in photography dealing with Sacramento.
In 1908, David Joslyn married Retha Waldau and later had two sons; David W. and Erwin D. Joslyn. His first wife died in 1915
and he remarried Frances Wiley in 1916.
During his employment with the Southern Pacific, he performed many jobs, finally becoming a draftsman in 1910. He also enrolled
in a course in locomotive drafting with the International Correspondence School. Joslyn became the official photographer for
the Sacramento shops in 1921 and also collected many early railroad photographs. He used a large format camera and was the
unofficial photographer for the Southern Pacific by volunteering his services. Joslyn also joined the Railway and Locomotive
Historical Society in 1922. He wrote many articles for the society's bulletin. He also belonged to the Union Lodge No. 58
of the Masons where he was editor of the "Messenger". Joslyn was also noted for his shots from the California Fruit Building
at the corner of 4th and J Streets. Grant Black, a draftsman and friend, held Joslyn's feet while he dangled over the edges
to obtain the best panorama view of the Sacramento skyline. He became a freelance photographer in his spare time, mainly doing
work for McCurry's and Burkett's. Joslyn retired in 1948 after forty six years of employment with the Southern Pacific. He
had contracted a heart condition due to years of exposure to copper and tin fumes in the brass foundry. During his retirement,
he did extensive research in the State Library and dealt with the early newspapers. He died in 1963.
Scope and Content of Collection
The David L. Joslyn papers consist of photographs and manuscripts mostly documenting Joslyn's work as a photographer and his
early memories of living in Sacramento, California. Most of the photographs were taken by David Joslyn during the 1920's while
he was an employee of the Southern Pacific Railroad. Therefore, many of the photos deal with the Southern Pacific and Central
Pacific Railroad Lines. Some of the photographs are copied from earlier photos, drawings and lithographs. Joslyn also took
numerous photographs of the State Capitol and the surrounding park as well as many shots from rooftops around the area of
downtown Sacramento. These photographs are invaluable when searching for specific locations or businesses in early 20th century
Sacramento.
Arrangement
Series 1. Photographs
Subseries 1.1 Sacramento businesses
Subseries 1.2 California State Capitol / state government
Subseries 1.3 Railroads
Subseries 1.4 Assorted
Series 2. Manuscripts
Subseries 2.1 "Sacramento general shops Southern Pacific Co. Pacific Lines," 1948 pp. 55
Subseries 2.2 "Sacramento when she was when," 1945 pp. 1
Subseries 2.3 "The streetcars of Sacramento when I was a boy," undated pp. 2
Subseries 2.4 "Railroads that have entered Sacramento," 1959 pp. 65
Subseries 2.5 "Miscellaneous information about Sacramento compiled by my father (David L. Joslyn) from personal knowledge,
talking with other folks and from informative Sacramento books," 1982 pp. 6
Subseries 2.6 "A short biographical sketch of Leland Stanford," 1936 pp. 1
Subseries 2.7 "Memories of famous events in California's history to be revived by celebration. Twelve pioneer buildings to
be marked Wednesday; history of their importance to be given; hundreds in '49 Garb to participate in parade," 1923 pp. 5
Subseries 2.8 "The autobiography of a little old lady, the life story of the locomotive C.P. Huntington (as told by herself),"
1963 pp. 50
Subseries 2.9 "The shops," undated pp. 8
Indexing Terms
The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in
the library's online public access catalog.
Railroads--California--History--Pictorial works
Railroads--California--Sacramento
Sacramento (Calif.)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Pictorial works
Sacramento (Calif.)--History--Pictorial works
Southern Pacific Company--Pictorial works
Series 1. Photographs
Physical Description: 478 photographs
Series Scope and Content Summary
Includes photographs taken by David Joslyn during the 1920's while he was an employee of the Southern Pacific Railroad. Many
of the photos deal with the Southern Pacific and Central Pacific Railroad Lines. Some of the photographs are copied from earlier
photos, drawings and lithographs. Joslyn also took numerous photographs of the State Capitol and the surrounding park as well
as many shots from rooftops around the area of downtown Sacramento. These photographs are invaluable when searching for specific
locations or businesses in early 20th century Sacramento.
Subseries 1.1 Sacramento businesses
53: Negatives
1970/001/0001
Street Scene
9/14/1931
Description
View looking west down K Street from 11th Street during business hours. Visible are the Hotel Land, The Sutter Restaurant,
Hotel Sacramento, the Hippodrome, etc. Location: K Street 11th Street
53: Negatives
1970/001/0002
Anchor Bakery
1927 circa
Description
View of the Anchor Bakery with bakery trucks and employees in front. This is a copy of an old photo. Copy probably made in
1934. Location: 28th Street 1011
53: Negatives
1970/001/0013
Businesses
5/9/1931
Description
View of Hong King Lum Cafe and the W. and O. Pharmacy at corner of 3rd and I Street. Location: I Street 3rd Street
53: Negatives
1970/001/0015
Bank of America
3/7/1929
Description
View of building on southwest corner of 7th and J Sets. This six-story building houses the Bank of America on first floor,
but was formerly Fort Sutter National Bank. Location: 7th Street J Street
53: Negatives
1970/001/0016
Lumber Company
1915 circa
Description
Elevated view of the Cutter Mill and Lumber Company with two very early trucks parked in driveway. Location: Stockton Blvd.
1749
4A1
1970/001/0019
Street Scene
1/26/1931
Description
View of K Street looking east from 9th Street. Businesses visible are: Hale Bros., The Owl Drug Co., and Albert Elkus. Location:
K Street 9th Street
53: Negatives
1970/001/0022
Street Scene
10/31/1928
Description
View of the Albert Elkus clothing store on southwest corner of 9th and K Streets. Their slogan was, "Every man is odd, but
we can fit him." Location: K Street 830
53: Negatives
1970/001/0023
Business
10/31/1928
Description
View of the Jas. S. Remick Co., a wholesale auto parts supplier and the "most modern and distinctive distributing plant in
northern California." Location: K Street 1201
53: Negatives
1970/001/0024
Ruhstaller Brewery
4/16/1929
Description
View of the vacated Ruhstaller Brewery building with sign posted at corner, "For Sale, or will remodel to suit tenant." Location:
H Street 12th Street
53: Negatives
1970/001/0027
Hale Bros.
1925 circa
Description
View of Hale Bros. department store from corner of 9th and K Sets. during business hours. Location: 9th Street K Street
53: Negatives
1970/001/0029
Weinstock Lubin Department Store
11/19/1940
Description
View of the Weinstock's store from corner of 12th and K Streets. Location: 12th Street K Street
53: Negatives
1970/001/0032
Trott's Hotel
1890 circa
Description
View of several people standing on front porch of Trott's Hotel. Dirt road in foreground. This is a photo of an old print
with tear visible at right bottom corner. Location: Rocklin circa
53: Negatives
1970/001/0039
Window Display
1921/06
Description
Unidentified window display of men's clothing. Signs compare prices between 1920 and 1921 prices for a man's suit and accessories. Location:
Unknown
53: Negatives
1970/001/0040
Window Display
1921/06
Description
Unidentified window display of foodstuffs. Signs compare food prices between 1920 and 1921. Location: Unknown
53: Negatives
1970/001/0041
California Market
1925 circa
Description
View of front of a small grocery store with produce on display in one window and meat in the other. Location: J Street 716
53: Negatives
1970/001/0043
Eugene Benjamin and Co.
1925 circa
Description
View of front of a surgical supply store. Location: 10th Street 919
53: Negatives
1970/001/0049
Sacramento Cityscape
1920 circa
Description
Elevated view looking northwest from above Capitol Park at 10th and L Sets. Visible are Ingram and Bird Furniture (1122 10th
St.) and Navlet the Florist (1130 10th St.) Location: L Street 10th Street
53: Negatives
1970/001/0055
Hotel St. James
1902/12
Description
View of the hotel lobby with six men posed around the front desk. Two of the men appear to be checking into the hotel. Calendar
above desk says "December 1902." Location: Unknown
53: Negatives
1970/001/0056
Cityscape
1925 circa
Description
Elevated view looking north from about 11th St. between K and L Sets. Cathedral of the Blessed Sacramento visible to right. Location:
K Street L Street 11th Street
53: Negatives
1970/001/0061
Street Scene
1920 circa
Description
View of corner entrance to Henderson Bros. Automotive Parts store at 916 12th St. Location: 12th Street 916
53: Negatives
1970/001/0062
Street Scene
1920 circa
Description
View looking down K St. near 5th St. during business hours. View includes office of dentist H.T. Wells, Progress Importing
Co., Blumberg Hat Works, etc. Location: K Street 5th Street
53: Negatives
1970/001/0064
Cityscape
1925 circa
Description
Elevated view looking east from about 4th St. Traveler's Hotel in foreground. Godard's J St. Theatre to left and Capitol
building to right. Location: J Street 4th Street
53: Negatives
1970/001/0065
Street Scene
1925 circa
Description
View looking north along 11th Street from about I St. Capitol dome and Cathedral of the Blessed Sacramento visible in distance. Location:
11th Street I Street
53: Negatives
1970/001/0066
Wilson's Grocery
1936
Description
View of Wilson's corner grocery store with dog on sidewalk in foreground. Boxes of fruit and vegetables outside entrance. Location:
1631 F Street
53: Negatives
1970/001/0067
Tim Anspach Mule Co.
1925 circa
Description
View of the Tim Anspach Mule Co. Stage coach with team of eight horses and several passengers poses in front. Sign on coach
says, "Travel by Horses and Stage, Harry Ogden. . .Frank Adams, Jr." Location: 30th Street R Street
4A1
1970/001/0068
L.M. Nielson Stables
1880 circa
Description
Seven men stand on porch of a stables, one holds reins of horse. Location: Unknown
53: Negatives
1970/001/0070
Street Scene
1920 circa
Description
View looking west down K St. from about 10th St. at night. Wet street full of parked cars and lighted signs. The Sutter Restaurant
visible to right and Levinsons Book Store and Hotel Land to left. Location: K Street 10th Street
53: Negatives
1970/001/0071
Pacific States Savings and Loan Co.
12/30/1929
Description
View of bank building on corner of 7th and K Sets. Location: 7th Street K Street
53: Negatives
1970/001/0072
Street Scene
1920 circa
Description
View looking east down K St. from 10th St. during business hours. Hotel Land and Hotel Sacramento visible to right. Location:
K Street 10th Street
53: Negatives
1970/001/0074
Hall-Luhrs Wholesale Grocers
1920 circa
Description
View of front of the Hall-Luhrs building with awnings on front windows and boxes piled on curb. Location: Front Street
1301
53: Negatives
1970/001/0075
Libby, McNeill and Libby Cannery
1920 circa
Description
Oblique view of the cannery building on Stockton Blvd. near 34th St. Two trucks loaded with fresh produce pull up to loading
dock. Location: Stockton Blvd. 34th Street
53: Negatives
1970/001/0076
Street Scene
8/19/1922
Description
Elevated view looking south down J St. from about 8th St. during business hours. Bank of Italy (later the Bank of America)
in foreground to right. Location: J Street 8th Street
53: Negatives
1970/001/0079
Blumberg's Hat Works
1920 circa
Description
Oblique view of the front of a hat cleaning store. Location: J Street 1723
53: Negatives
1970/001/0082
Street Scene
1925 circa
Description
Elevated view looking west down J Street from about 9th Street during business hours. Signs visible for Capital National
Bank and Sherman Clay and Co. Location: J Street 9th Street
53: Negatives
1970/001/0083
Cityscape
1925 circa
Description
Elevated view looking east along J St. from about 4th St. Traveler's Hotel in foreground. Godard's J St. Theatre to left
and Capitol building to right. Location: J Street 4th Street
53: Negatives
1970/001/0084
Sacramento County Hospital
1920 circa
Description
View of the Sacramento County Hospital buildings and grounds at 2315 Stockton Blvd. Location: Stockton Blvd. V Street
53: Negatives
1970/001/0086
Cityscape
1925 circa
Description
Elevated view looking north along K St. from about 11th St. Cathedral of the Blessed Sacramento visible to right. Loew's
Hippodrome to left. Location: K Street L Street 11th Street
53: Negatives
1970/001/0088
Sacramento Waterfront
1925 circa
Description
View looking east across the Sacramento River at the River Lines warehouse with paddlewheel steamer in front. Two docked
power boats in foreground. Location: Front Street Sacramento River
53: Negatives
1970/001/0089
J.L. Dunphy Grocery
6/4/1929
Description
View of Dunphy's corner grocery store with large Hydro-Pura ad on front of building. Location: E Street 1003
53: Negatives
1970/001/0091
Golden State Laundry
4/28/1929
Description
Oblique view of the front of a laundry company. Location: E Street 1300
53: Negatives
1970/001/0092
Cityscape
2/15/1929
Description
Elevated view looking north along the Sacramento River and Front Street from about T Street. Friend and Terry Lumber yard
visible in foreground. S Street is in the near foreground and R Street with the railcars is in the center. Location: R Street
Front Street Sacramento River S Street T Street
53: Negatives
1970/001/0093
Printing and Bookbinding Companies
3/16/1929
Description
View of front of the Independent Printing Co. and the Higgins and Flynn Bookbinders. Location: 6th Street 916 920
53: Negatives
1970/001/0095
Street Scene
10/31/1928
Description
View of several businesses at corner of 12th and K Sets. during business hours. Stores visible are The Fashion Shop and Tommy
Clifton Taylor. Location: K Street 12th Street
53: Negatives
1970/001/0096
Street Scene
1920 circa
Description
View looking south along 9th Street from H Street. Black's Package Co. (912 9th St.) visible to right. Location: H Street
9th Street
53: Negatives
1970/001/0098
Kimball-Upson Co.
5/2/1930
Description
View of front of a sporting goods and clothing store. Location: K Street 607 611
53: Negatives
1970/001/0103
Cityscape
1920 circa
Description
Elevated view looking northeast from about K and 8th Sets. during business hours. Three tallest buildings visible are the
Elks Club, Cal Life Building, and the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. Location: K Street 8th Street
53: Negatives
1970/001/0104
Aerial
10/10/1925
Description
Aerial view of downtown Sacramento looking east toward State Capitol building. This is a photo of a photo. Location: Downtown
Sacramento
53: Negatives
1970/001/0105
Cityscape
1925 circa
Description
Elevated view looking southeast along J St. from about 5th St. Traveler's Hotel in foreground. Capitol building to right
in distance. Location: J Street 5th Street
53: Negatives
1970/001/0106
Cityscape
1920 circa
Description
Elevated view looking east along J St. from about 5th St. Elks Club in distance. Cal Life Building under construction. Location:
J Street 5th Street
53: Negatives
1970/001/0107
Cityscape
1920 circa
Description
Elevated view looking southeast along J St. from about 5th St. Capitol dome visible in center with Chas P. Nathan and Sons
building in front of it. Location: J Street 5th Street
53: Negatives
1970/001/0109
Ebel's Nursery
6/12/1929
Description
Oblique view of front of nursery with greenhouse to side. Location: 16th Street 2131
53: Negatives
1970/001/0114
Office
1905 circa
Description
View of an unidentified office interior with three employees. Location: Unknown
53: Negatives
1970/001/0115
Cityscape
1920 circa
Description
Elevated view looking west down K St. from about 8th St. during business hours. Old (Pink) Post Office visible at corner
of 7th and K. Location: K Street 8th Street
53: Negatives
1970/001/0118
Businesses
1930 circa
Description
View of front of two businesses along J St., the California Tire Exchange and Bode and Bode Locksmith. Location: J Street
13th Street
53: Negatives
1970/001/0121
City Brewery
1881
Description
Exterior view of the City Brewery on the northeast corner of 12th and H Sets. Established ca.1865, it is one of only two
Sacramento pioneer breweries to survive past 1900. Horse-drawn wagons on street in front. Location: 12th Street H Street
53: Negatives
1970/001/0124
Frederick Foto Service
1920 circa
Description
Interior view of the office of a commercial photographer. Location: J Street 718
53: Negatives
1970/001/0125
Cityscape
1920 circa
Description
Elevated view looking north from the Capitol. State Treasurer's Building visible to left and Cal Life Building to right. Location:
L Street 10th Street
53: Negatives
1970/001/0129
Carmichael Real Estate Company
1920 circa
Description
Interior view of the office of a suburban real estate company. Location: Carmichael
53: Negatives
1970/001/0131
Vienna Bakery and Restaurant
11/1/1929
Description
View of front of a bakery and restaurant. Location: K Street 917
53: Negatives
1970/001/0134
Street Scene
1926 circa
Description
View looking east down J from 12th Street. State Theatre and Elks Club visible to right and Cal Life Building to left. Location:
J Street 12th Street
53: Negatives
1970/001/0136
Fratt Building
8/17/1928
Description
View of the Fratt Building at corner of 2nd (east side) and K Sets. Businesses visible are the Standard Employment Agency,
Pacific Drug Co., and Alaskan Rooms. Location: K Street 2nd Street
53: Negatives
1970/001/0137
Street Scene
1912
Description
Elevated view looking down J St. from 8th. Businesses visible are United Cigars and the Ambrosia Cafeteria. Location: J
Street 8th Street
4A1
1970/001/0142
Firemen
1905 circa
Description
Row of firemen gathered along a street, all have removed their fire fighting hats (all emblazoned with a large number "1")
and placed them across their chests. A.T. Culbertson Furniture and Undertaking behind them. Two firemen hold bouquet of flowers
and special white hats. Two women behind them in white dresses. Location: Unknown
53: Negatives
1970/001/0145
View from Post Office
1918 circa
Description
Elevated view looking southeast down K St. from 8th. Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament visible to left and Capitol to right.
Sign on one building says, "We Serve the West, California State Life Insurance." Location: K Street 8th Street
4A1
1970/001/0146
Cityscape
1890 circa
Description
Elevated view looking down K St. from 7th. Golden Eagle Hotel and St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church to left. Toll's Stable
and the City Horse Market to right. Location: K Street 7th Street
53: Negatives
1970/001/0147
Cityscape
1918 circa
Description
Elevated view looking west down J St. from 9th. Sacramento County Courthouse visible to far right with the Central Pacific
Depot beyond. Location: J Street 9th Street
53: Negatives
1970/001/0149
Street Scene
12/12/1939
Description
Elevated view looking north down K St. from 9th during business hours. In foreground, Clunie Hotel to left and Silvers Jewelers
to right. Note Christmas decorations. Location: K Street 9th Street
4A1
1970/001/0156
Sutter Hospital
1925 circa
Description
Exterior view of Sutter Hospital just after completion. Cars parked in front. Location: 2802 L Street 28th Street
53: Negatives
1970/001/0158
Mohr and York
1926
Description
Interior view of Mohr and York market with staff standing behind meat counter. Location: 11th Street K Street
53: Negatives
1970/001/0159
Brickyard and Labor Camp
1915 circa
Description
View of a brickyard south of the city of Sacramento. The small houses in foreground comprise a labor camp. Location: Greenhaven
53: Negatives
1970/001/0162
F. Horrell and Son Coal and Wood
2/21/1929
Description
Two men pose beside Horrell truck loaded with sacks of coal. Large company warehouse behind them. Location: 1st Avenue 2950
53: Negatives
1970/001/0163
Street Scene
1926 circa
Description
View looking east down J from 12th Street. State Theatre and Elks Club visible to right and Cal Life Building to left. Christmas
decorations hang above street. Location: J Street 12th Street
53: Negatives
1970/001/0164
Police in Chinatown
1925 circa
Description
Policeman disarms three guards who stand in front of the Hai Hing Lung general merchandise store in Sacramento's Chinatown.
Next door men watch from the Tong Sung Fish Market (916-22 3rd St.). Location: 3rd Street 924
53: Negatives
1970/001/0164a
Chinese Guards
1925 circa
Description
Three armed guards stand in front of the Hai Hing Lung general merchandise store in Sacramento's Chinatown. They are about
to be disarmed by the police. Location: 3rd Street 924
53: Negatives
1970/001/0167
Barber Shop
10/1/1930
Description
Interior view of a barber shop with young boy getting a hair cut while another customer waits. "Square Deal" newspapers scattered
around the shop Location: West Sacramento
4A1
1970/001/0170
Street Scene
1912
Description
Elevated view looking at corner of K and 8th Sets. during business hours. Businesses visible are United Cigars and the Ambrosia
Cafeteria. Streetcars wait at intersection. Policeman directs traffic. Location: J Street 8th Street
53: Negatives
1970/001/0228
Charcoal oven
1922
Description
View of a mud structure set into an embankment. This used as kiln (charcoal oven) during Gold rush era and located on the
old Sinclair Ranch in Rancho del Paso (now Cal Expo area, 01/2002). Built by John Sinclair. Location: Cal Expo Exposition
Blvd.
53: Negatives
1970/001/0323
Street Scene
1925 circa
Description
View looking east along K St. from about 10th St. during business hours. Cathedral of the Blessed Sacramento and Mohr and
Yoerk Market visible to left. Hotel Sacramento to right. Location: K Street 10th Street
53: Negatives
1970/001/0329
Cityscape
1920 circa
Description
Elevated view from Capitol building looking northwest. Old Courthouse visible at 7th and I Sets. in distance. Location:
L Street 10th Street
53: Negatives
1970/001/0330
E.W. Myers
11/17/1931
Description
Exterior view of the E.W. Myers Jewelry store with signs for the California Beauty College located upstairs. Location: K
Street 722 724 1 2
53: Negatives
1970/001/0361
Granger's Cash Store at 10th and K Streets circa1900
1900 circa
Description
View of Granger's Cash Store at 10th and K Streets circa1900. Copy negative available. Location: 10th Street K Street
4A1
1970/001/0384
Pacific Telephone Float
1920 circa
Description
Telephone company float has a switchboard operator and miniature telephone poles on display. Sign says "Sacramento the heart
of California. The telephone makes it the heart of the world." Location: Unknown
4A1
1970/001/0393
Barber Shop
1890 circa
Description
Copied photograph. Old photo of a rustic barber shop. Customer sits on barrel while he gets a shave and haircut. Posters
and guns on wall behind. Location: Unknown
4A1
1970/001/0406
Mebius and Drescher
2/12/1931
Description
View of Mebius and Drescher Co. Wholesale Grocers building at southeast corner of Front and K Sets. After fire of 1931 gutted
building's interior. At time of fire it contained a popular gathering place called the "What Cheer House." Location: Front
Street K Street
53: Negatives
1970/001/0412
Woman on Porch
1935 circa
Description
Woman in rocking chair on front porch of rooming house. Sign behind her says "Furnished Apts., Housekeeping". Location:
Unknown
4A1
1972/008/001
undated
Description
8" x 10" black and white print; Bell Telephone executives at banquet, Sacramento, 1927 Location:
4A1
1982/100/001
undated
Description
Black and white, Theodore D. Judah Location:
4A1
1982/100/002
undated
Description
reproduction of Telephone float in "Days of '49" celebration, May 1922 Location:
4A1
1982/100/003
undated
Description
Black and white photograph of the telephone company's central office at 6th Street, 1906 Location:
4A1
1982/100/004
undated
Description
the telephone company's central office at 6th street, 1906 Location:
4A1
1982/100/005
undated
Description
1411 J and Tower building, 1930 Location:
4A1
1982/100/006
undated
Description
TP 2182 on the Sacramento - Truckee lead in 1938 Location:
4A1
1982/100/007
undated
Description
Group of women ready for the "Days of '49" celebration in front of the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Co. building at 1411
J Street, May 1922 Location:
4A1
1982/100/012
undated
Description
Fruit Exchange Building at 4th and J Streets Location:
4A1
1982/100/013
undated
Description
Group of identified men with a Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Co. 1909 Buick truck. Location:
4A1
1983/064/001
1927
Description
Photographic print - 8" x 10" black and white print of the last splice in the San Francisco - Sacramento toll cable, 1927 Location:
4A1
1983/064/002
1933
Description
8" x 10" black and white print of the telephone operator's board at "Old Main Capital 1411 J" (Sacramento) 1933 Location:
4A1
1985/080/001-005
undated
Description
Five (5) photographic prints: 01. 8" x 10" monochrome print of chorus line of the "Pioneer Follies" Feb. 10, 1945. 02. 8"
x 10" monochrome print of cast of variety show put on by Telephone Pioneers; c. 1942. 03. 6½" x 11" monochrome print of telephone
operators and crew at 1411 J Street dressed in costume for "Days of '49"; 1922 04. 5½" x 10¼" monochrome print (mounted on
card) of Plant employees of Pacific Telephone Co. dressed in costume for "Days of '49"; May 24, 1922. 05. 5" x 11½" monochrome
print of chorus line of the Bell Follies" November 1949. Location:
Subseries 1.2 California State Capitol / state government
53: Negatives
1970/001/0007
Snow in Capitol Park
1/30/1922
Description
View of snow on ground in Capitol Park. Location: 15th Street 10th Street L Street N Street
53: Negatives
1970/001/0008
Snow in Capitol Park
1/30/1922
Description
View of snow on ground around walkways in Capitol Park. Location: 15th Street 10th Street L Street N Street
53: Negatives
1970/001/0009
Snow in Capitol Park
1/30/1922
Description
View of the snow on ground in Capitol Park. Location: 15th Street 10th Street L Street N Street
53: Negatives
1970/001/0014
Capitol Park
1926
Description
View of the grounds of Capitol Park. Location: L Street N Street 15th Street 10th Street
4A1
1970/001/0018
Capitol
1920 circa
Description
View of the back side of the Capitol building and the trees of Capitol Park. Location: L Street N Street 15th Street 10th
Street
53: Negatives
1970/001/0021
Capitol Park
1926
Description
View of a corner entrance to the grounds of Capitol Park from across the street. Cars parked along street. Location: L Street
N Street 15th Street 10th Street
53: Negatives
1970/001/0031
California State Capitol
1925 circa
Description
View of the front entrance to the Capitol building. Dome visible above trees, fountain, and cars parked in circular drive. Location:
15th Street 10th Street L Street N Street
53: Negatives
1970/001/0035
Aerial
2/16/1930
Description
Aerial view of Capitol building and the surrounding downtown area, looking southeast. Copy of another print. Location:
Downtown Sacramento
53: Negatives
1970/001/0037
California State Capitol
1925 circa
Description
View of a side entrance to the California State Capitol building. Location: L Street N Street 15th Street 10th Street
53: Negatives
1970/001/0042
Hall of Justice
1925 circa
Description
View of front of the City of Sacramento Hall of Justice building at 813 6th Street. Completed in 1917, it originally contained
the City Police Dept. headquarters with a shooting range, emergency hospital, chemical and bacteriological laboratories, and
an identification dept. Also inside were city courtrooms and a city prison. Location: 6th Street 813
53: Negatives
1970/001/0044
Sacramento County Courthouse
1915 circa
Description
Oblique view of front of the third County Courthouse, completed in 1913 on same site as previous courthouse. Cars parked
in front. Location: I Street 615
53: Negatives
1970/001/0045
Sacramento Cityscape
1925 circa
Description
Elevated view looking west down J and K Sets. from about 15th Street. Capitol building visible to left with Cathedral of
the Blessed Sacrament and the Cal Life building to right. Location: 15th Street J Street K Street
53: Negatives
1970/001/0050
State Capitol Building
1875
Description
Copy of an old photo of the California State Capitol building and grounds. Includes people strolling the grounds dressed
in Victorian garb. Location: 10th Street 15th Street L Street N Street
53: Negatives
1970/001/0051
State Printing Office
1920 circa
Description
View of the three-story California State Printing Office. Location: 15th Street L Street
53: Negatives
1970/001/0052
State Capitol Dome
1925 circa
Description
View of the California State Capitol dome through the trees of Capitol Park. Location: 10th Street 15th Street L Street
N Street
53: Negatives
1970/001/0054
Cityscape
1920 circa
Description
Elevated view looking southeast from about 4th Street. Capitol building visible to far left. Location: 4th Street
53: Negatives
1970/001/0057
State Printing Office
1920 circa
Description
View of the three-story California State Printing Office. Location: 15th Street L Street
4A1
1970/001/0060
State Capitol and Cityscape
1920 circa
Description
Elevated view of the State Capitol and grounds looking northeast from 10th Street at N St. Includes city skyline and ongoing
construction of the Capitol Extension building, now known as the State Library and Courts building, across the street. Location:
9th Street
53: Negatives
1970/001/0063
Sutter's Fort
1890 circa
Description
View of Sutter's Fort before its first restoration in 1893. Location: L Street 2701
53: Negatives
1970/001/0069
State Capitol and Cityscape
1920 circa
Description
View of the State Capitol building and grounds. Dome rises above trees and steps. Location: 9th Street
4A1
1970/001/0077
State Capitol Building
1920 circa
Description
View of the east side of the California State Capitol building and the grounds of Capitol Park. Location: 10th Street 15th
Street L Street N Street
53: Negatives
1970/001/0078
Snow in Capitol Park
1/30/1922
Description
View of the snow on ground in Capitol Park. Road through park is clear but wet. Location: 15th Street 10th Street L Street
N Street
53: Negatives
1970/001/0081
Snow in Capitol Park
1/30/1922
Description
View of the snow on ground in Capitol Park. Road through park is clear but wet. Location: 15th Street 10th Street L Street
N Street
53: Negatives
1970/001/0085
Entrance to Capitol Park
1926
Description
View of a corner entrance to the grounds of Capitol Park. Capitol dome barely visible above the trees. Location: L Street
N Street 15th Street 10th Street
4A1
1970/001/0099
Cityscape
1920 circa
Description
Elevated view looking down 9th St. at K St. Capitol building visible to left and Capitol extension building (now the State
Library and Courts building) under construction to right. Location: K Street 9th Street
53: Negatives
1970/001/0108
State Treasurer's Building
1920 circa
Description
View of the front of the State Treasurer's building, now known as the Jesse Unruh building, in the Capitol Extension group.
Written on the architrave, "Bring Me Men to Match My Mountains." Sculptures in front represent Climate and Mineral Wealth. Location:
Capitol Mall
53: Negatives
1970/001/0113
State Library and Courts Building
1920 circa
Description
View of the front of the State Library and Courts Building in the Capitol Extension group. Written on the architrave, "Into
the Highlands of the Mind Let Me Go." Sculptures in front represent Vegetable Abundance and Romantic History. Location: Capitol
Mall
53: Negatives
1970/001/0120
Post Office
1920 circa
Description
Elevated view of the "old" U. S. Post Office at 7th and K Streets during business hours. Location: 7th Street K Street
53: Negatives
1970/001/0122
State Treasurer's Building
1920 circa
Description
View of the front of the State Treasurer's Building in the Capitol Extension group. Written on the architrave, "Bring Me
Men to Match My Mountains." Sculptures in front represent Climate and Mineral Wealth. Location: Capitol Mall
53: Negatives
1970/001/0123
State Capitol Building
1920 circa
Description
View of the east side of the California State Capitol building and the grounds of Capitol Park. Location: 10th Street 15th
Street L Street N Street
53: Negatives
1970/001/0127a
Aerial
1920 circa
Description
Copied photograph. Aerial view looking southeast toward Capitol building from about 7th and P Streets. Location: P Street
8th Street
53: Negatives
1970/001/0127b
Aerial
1920 circa
Description
Copied photograph. Aerial view looking southeast toward Capitol building from about 7th and P Streets. Location: P Street
7th Street
4A1
1970/001/0130
State Capitol Building and Grounds
1920 circa
Description
View of the east side of the California State Capitol building and the grounds of Capitol Park. Location: 10th Street 15th
Street L Street N Street
53: Negatives
1970/001/0132
Snow in Capitol Park
1/30/1922
Description
View of the snow on ground and bushes in Capitol Park. Road with Capitol in distance is clear but wet. Location: 15th Street
10th Street L Street N Street
4A1
1970/001/0135
Snow in Capitol Park
1/30/1922
Description
View of snow on ground and trees at front entrance to Capitol Park. View is from M Street. Capitol dome and porch visible. Location:
10th Street M Street
4A1
1970/001/0148
Sacramento County Courthouse
1865 circa
Description
View of the Courthouse located on the northwest corner of 7th and I Sets. This building also served as the "Statehouse" where
the State Legislature met until from 1855-1869 when the Capitol building was finished. This was the second courthouse in
Sacramento, built in 1855. Copy of an old photo. Location: I Street 7th Street
4A1
1970/001/0150
State Library and Courts Building
1920 circa
Description
Elevated view of the porch and pediment of this building in the Capitol Extension complex. On the architrave, "Into the Highlands
of the Mind Let Me Go." Location: Capitol Mall
4A1
1970/001/0151
Capitol Extension Building
1922
Description
View of one of the Capitol Extension buildings under construction. Location: Capitol Mall
4A1
1970/001/0154
State Treasurer's Building
1920 circa
Description
View of the front of the State Treasurer's building, now known as the Jesse Unruh building, in the Capitol Extension group.
Written on the architrave, "Bring Me Men to Match My Mountains." Sculptures in front represent Climate and Mineral Wealth. Location:
Capitol Mall
4A1
1970/001/0166
Races
9/8/1926
Description
Harness racers in action on track at California State Fair. Publicity photo. Location: Stockton Blvd.
4A1
1970/001/0168
Capitol Park
1930 circa
Description
Young woman stands in front of a blooming century plant in Capitol Park. Location: 10th Street 15th Street L Street N Street
4A1
1970/001/0169
Capitol Park
1930 circa
Description
View of the park with large palm tree in foreground and Capitol dome visible beyond. Top of century plant visible to left. Location:
10th Street 15th Street L Street N Street
4A1
1970/001/0172
State Fair Grounds
1929/08
Description
Oblique view of front of main building (Counties Building). Two cars parked in dirt parking lot. Location: Stockton Blvd.
Broadway
53: Negatives
1970/001/0268
Capitol
1925
Description
Elevated view of Capitol Park with the Capitol building and dome visible above the trees. View is from the Senator Hotel. Location:
L Street 11th Street
4A1
1970/001/0395
Lawyers and Judges
1933
Description
Copied photograph. Composite photograph of all the Members of the Bench and Bar of Sacramento County in 1933. Individual
names listed under each photo. Location: Unknown
4A1
1970/001/0403
State Fair Building
1890 circa
Description
California Agricultural Society building at the State Fair. Louis Breuner in buggy decorated for a parade. Location: 15th
Street M Street
4A1
1970/001/0405
Old Post Office
1890 circa
Description
View of the old post office during business hours. "Near St. Rose Square." Banner over street advertises a Street Fair put
on by the Carnival Committee. "Note overhead electric and telephone wires." Location: 7th Street K Street
4A1
1970/001/0409
Capitol Extension Building
1926
Description
Capitol extension under construction. Now the Library and Courts Building. Location: 914 Capitol Mall
53: Negatives
1970/001/0011
Southern Pacific Depot
1925 circa
Description
View of the exterior of the Southern Pacific Depot at Christmas time. Christmas tree in front of building has sign, "West
End Charity Club, Children's Christmas Celebration." Location: I Street 401
53: Negatives
1970/001/0025
Southern Pacific Depot Construction
9/5/1925
Description
View of the Southern Pacific Depot under construction. SMUD substation (Station A) and Hall of Justice in background at 6th
and H Sets. Location: I Street 401
53: Negatives
1970/001/0030
Rail Yards
1925 circa
Description
View of the Southern Pacific rail yards with Sacramento skyline in background. S.P. Depot under construction to right in
middle ground. SMUD substation (Station A), Hall of Justice, and Post Office visible at edge of railyards near 6th and H.
Location: 6th Street 7th Street H Street I Street
53: Negatives
1970/001/0033
C.P.R.R. Hospital
1875 circa
Description
View of the original Central Pacific Railroad Hospital with horse and carriage in circular drive. Location: 13th Street
C Street
53: Negatives
1970/001/0036
Circus
1925 circa
Description
Circus wagons and set-up on Southern Pacific property near railyards. Sacramento skyline in background, passenger train in
foreground. Location: I Street H Street
53: Negatives
1970/001/0047
Sacramento Waterfront
5/7/1924
Description
View looking east across the Sacramento River. California Pine Box Distributing Co. visible across river on Front St. Location:
Front Street 1201
53: Negatives
1970/001/0073
Sacramento Waterfront
5/7/1924
Description
View looking east across the Sacramento River. California Pine Box Distributing Co. visible across river on Front St. Location:
Front Street 1201
53: Negatives
1970/001/0090
Southern Pacific Depot Construction
1925
Description
Elevated view of the Southern Pacific Depot under construction. SMUD substation (Station A) and Hall of Justice in background
at 6th and H Sets. Location: I Street 401
53: Negatives
1970/001/0094
Southern Pacific Depot Construction
11/16/1925
Description
Elevated view of the Southern Pacific Depot under construction. SMUD substation (Station A) and Hall of Justice in background
at 6th and H Sets. Location: I Street 401
53: Negatives
1970/001/0110
Circus
1925 circa
Description
Circus wagons, tents, horses, and workers are part of set-up on Southern Pacific property near railyards. Sacramento skyline
in background, passenger train in foreground. Location: I Street H Street
53: Negatives
1970/001/0119
Central Pacific Depot
1920 circa
Description
Elevated view of the wood-sided depot. H Street trestle visible in distance. Location: I Street 2nd Street
53: Negatives
1970/001/0128
Southern Pacific Depot Construction
1925
Description
View of the Southern Pacific Depot under construction. City skyline visible beyond with Cal Life Building to far left. Location:
I Street 401
53: Negatives
1970/001/0133
Southern Pacific Depot Construction
9/5/1925
Description
Elevated view of the Southern Pacific Depot under construction. S.P.R.R. shops visible beyond. Location: I Street 401
53: Negatives
1970/001/0161
Southern Pacific Depot Construction
1925
Description
View of the Southern Pacific Depot under construction. City skyline visible beyond with trains and tracks in foreground.
Location: I Street 401
4A1
1970/001/0171
Sacramento Northern Railroad Cars
1925 circa
Description
View of two cars, from the Sacramento Northern R.R. Bay Cities Limited, stopped on 8th Street and headed south toward K Street.
This train ran from Chico to Sacramento to San Francisco in the 1920's and 30's, and was the longest interurban electric line
in the U.S. (229 mi.). Ambrosia Cafeteria visible to far left. Location: K Street 8th Street
53: Negatives
1970/001/0252
Southern Pacific Depot
1897
Description
View of the Southern Pacific Depot, Sacramento, of a train leaving the depot during the Pullman Strike in 1894. Location: Sacramento
4A1
1970/001/0371
Days of '49
1922/05
Description
View of the Southern Pacific property decorated for the Days of '49 Celebration. Location: Southern Pacific Railyards
4A1
1970/001/0390
Central Pacific Snow Plow
1945 circa
Description
View of the C.P. snow plow, Rotary #12. This old snow plow had a front flange that was pushed by many locomotives - it backed
up and rammed the snow. Location: Unknown
4A1
1970/001/0391
C.C.T. Co. Car #3
10/10/1945
Description
View of a railcar parked at the C.C.T (Central California Traction Co.) shops. Location: West Sacramento
4A1
1970/001/0392
Sacramento Northern #70
10/6/1945
Description
View of two cars from the Sacramento Northern R.R. One used as a Shop Car. at the C.C.T. (Central California Traction Co.)
Carhouse. Car now located at the Rio Vista Junction Railroad Museum (1970?). Location: West Sacramento
4A1
1970/001/0394
Sacramento Valley Railroad Trial Trip
1855/08/17
Description
Photo of an engraving that first appeared in the "Pictorial Union" in Sacramento Jan. 1, 1856. Depicts the S.V.R.R. train
going for a trial run. Crowd watches and cheers. Location: Old Sacramento
4A1
1970/001/0397
Sacramento Northern Engine #652
1940 circa
Description
View of an engine from the Sacramento Northern Electric R.R. parked on tracks. #651 barely visible behind it. Location:
Unknown
4A1
1970/001/0398
Sacramento Northern #410
1940 circa
Description
View of a car from the Sacramento Northern Electric R.R. parked on tracks. #653 barely visible behind it. Location: Unknown
4A1
1970/001/0399
Traction Company Car #3
1940 circa
Description
View of a car from the (California ?) Traction Company parked on tracks. Location: Unknown
4A1
1970/001/0400
Sacramento Northern Freight Train
1940 circa
Description
View of a Sacramento Northern Electric R.R. freight train traveling along an unspecified track. Location: Unknown
4A1
1970/001/0401
Sacramento Northern #200
1930 circa
Description
View of a car from the Sacramento Northern Electric R.R. parked on tracks. It made trips to Chico, Oroville, and Marysville. Location:
Unknown
4A1
1970/001/0402
Sacramento Northern R.R.
1940 circa
Description
View of a Sacramento Northern Electric R.R. Baggage Express car (#90) at end of a train making a stop. R.R. crossing sign
says, "Mulberry." Location: Unknown
4A1
1970/001/0407
Sacramento Northern Engine #441
1930 circa
Description
View of an engine from the Sacramento Northern Electric R.R. parked on tracks. Location: Unknown
4A1
1970/001/0408
Sacramento River and Cityscape
1926
Description
Elevated view looking northwest from Fruit Building at 8th and J Sets. View includes I Street Bridge with automobile entrance,
railyards, Commercial Hotel (3rd and I Sets.), and Athens Hotel. Train just leaving Southern Pacific Depot (to right outside
of view) for San Francisco, about to pass S.P. Hospital. Location: 3rd Street I Street
53: Negatives
1970/001/0413
Days of '49
1922/05
Description
Thirteen men stand in front of C.P. Huntington engine pulling special passenger car designed for the Days of '49 celebration. Location:
Unknown
4A1
1970/001/0414
Aerial
1922 circa
Description
Aerial view looking northwest from the Sacramento River around Old Sacramento. Visible are (l. to r.): Water Filtration Plant,
railyards, C.P. Depot, Station A, Hall of Justice, County Courthouse, I St. Bridge. Location: Old Sacramento Southern Pacific
Railyards Sacramento River
Box 2
1979/013/001-042
undated
Description
Forty-two (42) glass slides, black and white, 3.75" x 4". Locomotives and steam engines.
53: Negatives
1982/074/001
undated
Description
One (1) nitrate negative, black and white, 6" x 8". C.P Huntington locomotive decorated for "Days of '49" Celebration. David
Joslyn, Sr. standing on cow catcher.
4A1
1982/100/009
undated
Description
"C. P. Huntington" train engine
53: Negatives
1970/001/0003
Sacramento Police Officers
1920 circa
Description
Six members of the Sacramento Police Dept. pose for photo. Some are identified: (l. to r.) Kirt McBride (?), Unknown, Unknown,
Police Chief Ted Koening (1925-9), Capt. Max Fisher, and Wm. H. Hallanan (Police Chief 1929-37). Location: 16th Street 813
53: Negatives
1970/001/0004
Miner
1860 circa
Description
Miner poses for photo while riding a donkey. He pulls another donkey behind him. Probably a photo of an old photo. Location:
Unknown
53: Negatives
1970/001/0006
Sacramento Airport
1920 circa
Description
View of a dirt road or an airstrip in foreground. Also several simple buildings with planes parked beyond. Location: Unknown
53: Negatives
1970/001/0010
Sutter's Mill
1850 circa
Description
View of man, possibly James Marshall, standing in front of Sutter's Mill sometime after the discovery of gold. This is a
copy of an old photo. Location: Coloma
53: Negatives
1970/001/0012
Street Scene
1925 circa
Description
Elevated view of K Street looking west from 13th Street. Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, Cal Life building, and Elks
Club visible to right. Location: K Street 13th Street
53: Negatives
1970/001/0017
Del Paso Country Club
1926
Description
Group of sixteen golfers pose for photo on grounds of the Del Paso Country Club. Location: Marconi Ave. 3333
4A1
1970/001/0020
Unidentified Park
1920 circa
Description
View of a park with some newly planted trees. Three girls sit beside a pine tree. Houses visible along edge of park in distance. Location:
Unknown
53: Negatives
1970/001/0026
Street Scene
1925 circa
Description
Elevated view of J and I Sets. from 11th St. Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament visible to right and the Elks Club under
construction to left. Location: I Street J Street 11th Street
53: Negatives
1970/001/0028
School Portraits
1915
Description
View of school children posed on steps of the Washington Elementary School, grade not identified. Second photo is of fourth
grade class posed on steps of same school. Location: 13th Street G Street
4A1
1970/001/0034
Leland Stanford School
1918 circa
Description
View of the front of the Leland Stanford School public junior high school. Location: 4th Avenue 3853
53: Negatives
1970/001/0038
Sacramento Cityscape
1925 circa
Description
Elevated view looking north toward downtown Sacramento from 3rd and T Sets. Location: 3rd Street T Street
53: Negatives
1970/001/0046
Safeway Store
2/25/1931
Description
View looking south down Stockton Blvd. Safeway store to left, at 1918 Stockton Blvd. Behind it is the Smith and Sons grocery. Location:
Stockton Blvd. 1918
53: Negatives
1970/001/0048
Street Scene
1925 circa
Description
View looking east down K St. near 10th St. during business hours. Hotel Land and Elks Club visible to left. Location: K
Street 10th Street
53: Negatives
1970/001/0053
Logging Trucks
1916 circa
Description
View of four logging trucks stopped on road in mountains. The type of truck is a Mack and referred to as the "AC Bulldog"
because of its power. One of the first heavy duty chain-driven trucks. Location: Sierra Nevada Mountains
53: Negatives
1970/001/0058
McKinley Park Clubhouse
1918 circa
Description
View of the "old Clubhouse and open air dance floor" where "bleachers were set up each June and the city school eight grade
graduations were held here." It was also used for "dancing, basketball games, Sunday afternoon community singing, and band
concerts." "The County Library had a location in the clubhouse." "The present Florence Turton Clunie Clubhouse replaced this
old structure." Location: Alhambra Blvd. 601 McKinley Park
53: Negatives
1970/001/0059
Highland Park School
1930 circa
Description
View of the two-story Highland Park Junior High School. Location: 24th Street 3rd Avenue
4A1
1970/001/0080
East Sacramento Jr. High School
1920 circa
Description
Oblique view of the two-story East Sacramento public school on the SW corner of 39th and J Sets. Location: 39th Street J
Street
53: Negatives
1970/001/0087
Sacramento Airport
1920 circa
Description
View of a dirt airstrip with five bi-planes parked to side. Pilots stand beside each plane. Also several simple buildings
behind the planes. Location: Unknown
53: Negatives
1970/001/0097
Senior Men's Home
1925
Description
Exterior view of the grounds and buildings of a senior men's home. Newly planted trees in foreground. Location: Franklin
Blvd. Florin Road
53: Negatives
1970/001/0100
Street Scene
1920 circa
Description
Elevated view looking down K St. at 8th St. during business hours. Hotel Clunie and Bergman's Hats visible to left. Location:
K Street 8th Street
53: Negatives
1970/001/0101
Cityscape
1925
Description
Elevated view looking northeast from about 4th and L Sets. Station A, Hall of Justice, and County Courthouse visible to left.
Construction of S.P. Depot barely visible to far left. Location: L Street 4th Street
53: Negatives
1970/001/0102
Street Scene
1925 circa
Description
View looking east down the 1200 block of J St. during business hours. Elks Building and State Theater to right and Cal Life
Building to left. High resolution scan available (approximately 25.5" x 20" output). Location: J Street 12th Street
53: Negatives
1970/001/0111
Georgetown Auburn Bridge
1920 circa
Description
Copied photo. Georgetown Auburn Bridge. Elevated view of a narrow suspension bridge (Highway 49) in foreground and old railroad
bridge with arches in distance. American River flows through canyon. "There have been three bridges built on this site since
this photo, Black and White Bridge, Concrete Bridge, and present bridge. View taken from north bank looking downstream." Location:
Highway 49 American River
53: Negatives
1970/001/0112
Water Filtration Plant
1920 circa
Description
View of several structures associated with the City of Sacramento Water Filtration plant near Richards Blvd. Location: Bercut
Dr. 101
4A1
1970/001/0116
Scottish Rite Auditorium
9/11/1921
Description
Oblique view of front of this building from street. Location: L Street 28th Street
4A1
1970/001/0117
Central Library
1948 circa
Description
Elevated view of front of this long building, from street during business hours. Location: I Street 828
4A1
1970/001/0126
L. Smith Home
1920 circa
Description
Exterior view a three-story Victorian mansion with fenced yard, the L. Smith Home. Currently (1981) owned by Morey Holmes. Location:
H Street 917
4A1
1970/001/0140
Masonic Hall
1859 circa
Description
Photo of a drawing. View of front of the Masonic Hall building containing the "Red House" for lodging and a hardware store
with groceries and miners supplies. Old Sacramento. Location: J Street 1st Street 2nd Street
4A1
1970/001/0143
View of front of building with the Phoenix Gallery, Globe Portrait Company, and a Bakery and Confectionary
1900 circa
Description
View of front of building with the Phoenix Gallery, Globe Portrait Company, and a Bakery and Confectionary. Buildings appear
to be on a hillside - possibly in a foothill town. Location: Unknown
4A1
1970/001/0152
Water Filtration Plant
1920 circa
Description
View of several structures associated with the City of Sacramento Water Filtration plant near Richards Blvd. Location: Bercut
Dr. 101
4A1
1970/001/0155
Cityscape
1890 circa
Description
Copied photograph. Elevated view from Capitol building (?) looking northwest. Old Courthouse visible at 7th and I Sets. in
distance. Location: L Street 10th Street
53: Negatives
1970/001/0157
Farm
1929/08
Description
View of a large barn with silo. Large shade tree in foreground. Location: Nevada County
53: Negatives
1970/001/0160
Girls with Bicycles
10/3/1928
Description
Row of dancers from the Fox-Senator Theater on bikes in front of theater, during a Pacific Coast Fire Chiefs convention.
Policemen Identified as (l. to r.): R.S. Robertson, Chief Ted Koening, Elton Phillips, Ed Kelliher. Crowd behind them. Location:
K Street 912
53: Negatives
1970/001/0165
Weinstock's Employees
1895 circa
Description
Two employees, Lottie Ready (left) and Margaret Miller (right), pose inside Weinstock's store. Zetta Simmons at wrapping
desk above. Merchandise behind them. Location: 4th Street K Street
53: Negatives
1970/001/0326
Girls with Cow
1929/08
Description
Teenage girls pose in farm costumes for California State Fair promotional photo. One milks a cow. Location: Stockton Blvd.
4A1
1970/001/0327
Breuners Stove Delivery Truck
1929/07
Description
Two Breuner's delivery men move a stove from their truck into a house. Possibly a publicity photo for the John Breuner Co.
store. Location: Unknown
53: Negatives
1970/001/0328
Passengers on the Delta King
7/4/1929
Description
Passengers pose on three decks of the Delta King during a Fourth of July party on board. Location: Sacramento River
53: Negatives
1970/001/0336
Franklin Grammar School
1910 circa
Description
Oblique view of the old two-story schoolhouse that housed grades 1-8. Location: 44th Street 14th Avenue
4A1
1970/001/0370
Circus
1920 circa
Description
Lord John Sanger's circus tent with patrons entering. Location: Unknown
4A1
1970/001/0372
Victorian House
1890 circa
Description
Exterior view a two-story Victorian house with fenced yard. Man and woman standing on front steps. Location: Unknown
53: Negatives
1970/001/0388
Wonder Bread Trucks and Drivers
1929/07
Description
Four "Wonder Bread" delivery trucks and drivers lined up behind a warehouse, possibly the bread factory. Side of trucks also
says, "Continental Baking Co., Inc." and "Perfection Bakery." Perfection Bakery was located at 14th and R Sets. in 1929. Location:
14th Street R Street
4A1
1970/001/0396
Men Atop Power Pole
1900 circa
Description
Six men ascend a power pole as others watch. One man seated on horse-drawn wagon. Location: Unknown
4A1
1970/001/0410
Sacramento River and Cityscape
1920 circa
Description
View looking south down the Sacramento River, possibly from the grounds of the City Water Filtration Plant. City skyline
in distance and railyards in center. Central Pacific Depot and I Street Bridge visible. Location: Sacramento River Jibboom
Street
4A1
1970/001/0411
Street Scene
1925 circa
Description
View looking down K Street with street car and many automobiles. Hayman's Clothes (818 K St.) and the Hotel Clunie are visible. Location:
818 K Street
4A1
1982/100/008
undated
Description
Group of people on roof of 1414 K Street Building, 1925 Location:
4A1
1982/100/010
undated
Description
Albert Elkus Bldg. at 9th and K Streets Location:
4A1
1982/100/011
undated
Description
Louis Breuner in buggy in 1890 Location:
Series 2. Manuscripts
Physical Description: 8 manuscripts
Series Scope and Content Summary
Includes eight manuscripts written by David L. Joslyn reflecting on his memories growing up in Sacramento, California as a
boy and working for the Southern Pacific railroad.
Box 1
Subseries 2.1 "Sacramento general shops Southern Pacific Co. Pacific Lines," pp. 55
1948
Box 1
Subseries 2.2 "Sacramento when she was when," pp. 1
1945
Box 1
Subseries 2.3 "The streetcars of Sacramento when I was a boy," pp. 2
undated
Box 1
Subseries 2.4 "Railroads that have entered Sacramento," pp. 65
1959
Box 1
Subseries 2.5 "Miscellaneous information about Sacramento compiled by my father (David L. Joslyn) from personal knowledge,
talking with other folks and from informative Sacramento books," pp. 6
1982-08-01
Box 1
Subseries 2.6 "A short biographical sketch of Leland Stanford," pp. 1
1936
Box 1
Subseries 2.7 "Memories of famous events in California's history to be revived by celebration. Twelve pioneer buildings to
be marked Wednesday; history of their importance to be given; hundreds in '49 Garb to participate in parade," pp. 5
1923
Box 1
Subseries 2.8 "The autobiography of a little old lady, the life story of the locomotive C.P. Huntington (as told by herself),"
pp. 50
1963
Box 1
Subseries 2.9 "The shops," pp. 8
undated