Collection context
Summary
- Title:
- George H. Baker Subscription Book.
- Dates:
- 1863-1865
- Creators:
- Baker, Geo. H. (George Holbrook), 1827-1906
- Abstract:
- This file contains the hand written, in ink, subscription book for George H. Baker's lithograph titled, "Birds-eye view of Sacramento, California". The hard bound book is in good condition with the binding firmly intact. The paper pages are in good condition and the hand writing is clear and legible throughout.
- Extent:
- 1 folder Bound, Handwritten in ink
- Language:
- English .
- Preferred citation:
-
George H. Baker Subscription Book, The Society of California Pioneers
Background
- Scope and content:
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This file contains the hand written, in ink, subscription book for George H. Baker's lithograph titled, "Birds-eye view of Sacramento, California". The hard bound book is in good condition with the binding firmly intact. The paper pages are in good condition and the hand writing is clear and legible throughout. From the many names listed in his book, it appears his business was a success. Subscribers could get the Birds-eye View of Sacramento for $5. The first 16 pages of the book lists subscriptions to purchase Baker's Birdseye View of Sacramento. The balance of the book is a cash accounts book for 1863 to 1865.
- Biographical / historical:
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George H. Baker joined the Gold Rush to California, arriving at San Francisco in May, 1849. His sketch "Port of San Francisco, 1849" was lithographed and published in the NY Tribune in August, 1849. From 1852 to 1862 Baker worked in Sacramento running several merchandising businesses; he also edited and published two periodicals, continued to sketch (mostly mining scenes), and made a series of woodcuts of California views. He drew and published a large and detailed lithograph of Sacramento as it looked in 1857 (his account book listing subscribers and advertising costs is housed at the Society of California Pioneers). He moved back permanently to SF in 1862, establishing a lithography and publishing firm. H specialized in broadsides, advertising cards, views of buildings, stock certificates, maps, letter sheets and birds-eye views.
- Acquisition information:
- Gift of Mrs George Lilly (daughter) and Charles H. Baker (son), 1931
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Indexed terms
About this collection guide
- Date Encoded:
- This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2021-07-14 23:15:18 +0000 .
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Collection open for research
- Preferred citation:
-
George H. Baker Subscription Book, The Society of California Pioneers
- Location of this collection:
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300 Fourth StreetSan Francisco, CA 94107, US
- Contact:
- (415) 957-1849 ext. 160