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.

 

Series 1 Papers

box 1, folder 1

Brochures 1949-2007

box 1, folder 2

Clippings 2005

box 1, folder 3

Event Signage Circa 2010

box 1, folder 4

Posse Gymkhana Circa 2000

box 1, folder 5-7

San Francisco Horsemen's Association Club Functions 2003-2007

 

Series 2 Publications

box 1, folder 8

Crossed Spurs 1965

box 1, folder 9-14

Tales 1947-2007

 

Series 3 Photos

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 4

Christmas Party 1944

box 2, folder 5

Horse Show Circa 1944

box 2, folder 6

Horsemen's Follies 1945

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 12

SFHA Cow Palace 1947

box 2, folder 13

Installation Dinner 1950

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 3, folder 4

SFHA Club Functions 1989

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