Finding aid to the San Francisco Horsemen's Association Records
1940-2007
SFH 597
Finding aid compiled by Katherine Ets-Hokin
San Francisco History Center, San Francisco Public Library
2019
100 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
sfhistory@sfpl.org
Title: San Francisco Horsemen's Association Records
Date (inclusive): 1940-2007
Identifier/Call Number: SFH 597
Creator:
San Francisco Horsemen's Association
Physical Description:
3 pamphlet boxes, 3 flat boxes
(3 Cubic Feet)
Contributing Institution:
San Francisco History Center, San Francisco Public Library
100 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 557-4567
info@sfpl.org
Abstract: The San Francisco Horsemen's Association (SFHA) was formed in 1940 as a nonprofit organization to foster an interest in horses
and horsemanship and to share its member's passion for horses and trails with the Bay Area community. The group publishes
a monthly newsletter entited Tales, and is still active as of 2019.
Physical Location: The collection is stored onsite.
Language of Materials: Collection materials are in
English.
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is available for use during San Francisco History Center hours, with photographs available during Photo Desk
hours. Collections that are stored offsite should be requested 48 hours in advance.
Publication Rights
All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the City Archivist. Permission
for publication is given on behalf of the San Francisco Public Library as the owner of the physical items.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], San Francisco Horsemen's Association Records (SFH 597), San Francisco History Center, San Francisco
Public Library.
Provenance
Donated by the San Francisco Horsemen's Association October 30, 2012.
Related Materials
Researchers are encouraged to see also the Online Archive of California for the San Francisco News-Call Bulletin Newspaper
Photograph Archive at Bancroft.
Conservation Note
During processing, parts of collection were foldered and housed in acid-free folders and boxes. Some metal staples remain.
In the case of loose photos in scrapbooks the photos were placed in acid-free folders and left with the scrapbook. Photos
were removed from photo book
1944-1958 and housed in acid free folders.
Administrative History
The San Francisco Horsemen's Association (SFHA) was formed in 1940 as a nonprofit organization to foster an interest in horses
and horsemanship and to share its member's passion for horses and trails with the San Francisco Bay Area community. SFHA is
a versatile club providing a busy event calendar of organized rides, educational programs and community events. Monthly dinner
meetings provide a social forum to exchange ideas, discuss equestrian issues, and plan activities. The club's monthly newsletter,
Tales, communicates to members about upcoming events and important information concerning the horse community. SFHA is a member
of the California State Horsemen's Association, Region VI. Children, families, non-members, dogs and ponies are welcome at
all events.
SFHA's experiences have included the maintenance and building of old and new bridle paths throughout San Francisco and the
Bay Area; the establishment of better care and respect for the horse; the bringing together of all classes of horse people
for better understanding within their ranks; the sponsoring of functions such as organized Rides, Barbecues, Rodeos, Horse
Shows, Dances, etc., all to create goodwill and to bring the horseman and his activities closer to the general public.
The SFHA was formed by Mrs. Billie Winckelman, along with a group of prominent San Francisco horsemen. The first general meeting
was held April 1940 at City Hall, where By-Laws were presented for approval, and the SFHA was formally organized and started.
John Ratto (1940) was elected the first President, followed by Homer Thyle (1942), Ray Stone (1943), and William Strauss (1944).
In 1943 the first Rodeo was held at Shellville. As of 2019 SFHA is still an active association.
Scope and Contents
The collection contains by-laws, event information, clippings, brochures, photographs and scrapbooks. Tales, a monthly newsletter
produced and published by SFHA, is a broken run. Scrapbooks contain photographs, flyers, clippings, and ribbons.
Arrangement
The collection is arranged in 4 series: Series 1: Papers, Series 2: Publications, Series 3: Photos, Series 4: Scrapbooks.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Horses
Horses -- History
Horse Shows -- California -- San Francisco
Clubs -- California -- San Francisco.
Clubs -- California -- History.
box 1, folder 4
Posse Gymkhana
Circa 2000
box 1, folder 5-7
San Francisco Horsemen's Association Club Functions
2003-2007
box 2, folder 1-2
Horse Show and Parade, Golden Gate Park and Ocean Beach
1944
box 2, folder 3
Convention - California State Horsemen's Assoc., Fairmont Hotel, Red Room
1944
box 2, folder 7-8
Horse Show, Outstanding Show of the Year in California
1945
box 2, folder 9
Presentation of Sterling Silver Set to Billie Winkelman, Presented by Judge Louis Goodman Retiring Secretary
Circa 1945
box 2, folder 10-11
Sixth Annual Horse Show, Golden Gate Park
1946
box 2, folder 14
Grand National Livestock Exposition
Circa 1950
box 2, folder 15
Members and Horses
1952-1953
box 2, folder 16
Horse Show, Events, Members and Horses
1944-1950
box 2, folder 17
First Trail Ride, San Francisco to Sharps Park
Circa 1950
box 2, folder 18
Horse Shows, Events, Dinners, Members, Horse
Circa 1950
box 2, folder 19-20
SFHA Horse Show, Bercut Field
1956-1958
box 3, folder 1
San Francisco Horsemen's Association, St. Patrick's Day, Horseback Riding
1997-circa 2010
box 3, folder 2
Group Portrait
1982, 2005
box 3, folder 3
Posse Horse Show, Capt. Alan Thompson
Circa 1985
box 5, folder 1
Grand National Livestock Exposition, Installation Dinner
1951
Series 4
Scrapbooks
Scope and Contents
Scrapbooks contain newspaper clippings, brochures and photos.
box 4
Photos, Flyers, Newspaper Clippings
1958-1972
Physical Description: Fragile. Pages loose in box. Some items have come loose from pages.
box 5, folder 2
Jack Brook Horse Camp in La Honda, St. Patrick's Day Parade
1999-2000
Scope and Contents
Includes Photographs.
box 5
Ribbons, Newspaper Clippings, Flyers, Pamphlets, Photographs
1951-1974
box 6
By-laws, Photographs, Flyers, Pamphlets, Postcards, Ribbons, Newspaper Clippings
1940-1953