Views of Oakland, California, ca. 1930-1939

Processed by Padma Rubiales.

The Bancroft Library

University of California, Berkeley

Berkeley, CA 94720-6000

Phone: (510) 642-6481

Fax: (510) 642-7589

Email: bancref@library.berkeley.edu

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Views of Oakland, California, ca. 1930-1939

Collection number: BANC PIC 1905.02139a-.02163--PIC

The Bancroft Library

University of California, Berkeley

Berkeley, CA 94720-6000

Phone: (510) 642-6481

Fax: (510) 642-7589

Email: bancref@library.berkeley.edu

URL: http://bancroft.berkeley.edu/

Finding Aid Author(s):: Processed by Padma Rubiales.
Finding Aid Encoded By:: GenX

Collection Summary

Collection Title: Views of Oakland, California

Date: ca. 1930-1939

Collection Number: BANC PIC 1905.02139a-.02163--PIC

Photographer: Cheney Photo Advertising Company

Extent: 26 photographic prints; black and white; 16 x 21 cm. or smaller 24 digital objects

Repository: The Bancroft Library.

University of California, Berkeley

Berkeley, CA 94720-6000

Phone: (510) 642-6481

Fax: (510) 642-7589

Email: bancref@library.berkeley.edu

URL: http://bancroft.berkeley.edu/

Languages Represented: Collection materials are in English

Information for Researchers

Access

Collection is available for use.

Publication Rights

Copyright has not been assigned to The Bancroft Library. All requests for permission to publish photographs must be submitted in writing to the Curator of Pictorial Collections. Permission for publication is given on behalf of The Bancroft Library 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 reader.

Copyright restrictions also apply to digital representations of the original materials. Use of digital files is restricted to research and educational purposes.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Views of Oakland, California, ca. 1930-1939, BANC PIC 1905.02139a-.02163--PIC, The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley

Digital Representations Available

Digital representations of selected original pictorial materials are available in the list of materials below. Digital image files were prepared from selected Library originals by the Library Photographic Service. Library originals were copied onto 35mm color transparency film; the film was scanned and transferred to Kodak Photo CD (by Custom Process); and the Photo CD files were color-corrected and saved in JFIF (JPEG) format for use as viewing files.

Administrative Information

Acquisition Information

Unknown

Scope and Content

The collection consists of 26 black and white photographs taken in Oakland, California by the Cheney Photo Advertising Company circa 1930-1939. The views include the residences of Francis Marion Smith, founder of the Borax empire, and Joaquin Miller's "Hights." Other views include the pergola and oak trees at Mosswood Park; residences on Linda Vista Terrace; Piedmont Park, including the Art Gallery, outdoor landscapes, and various structures; an exterior view of the Great Western Power Station in Oakland, a view of Oakland from the hills; the new City Hall; and a view of a private garden in Oakland. Views of the Oakland Inner Harbor include a photograph of sailing ships in the docks, and two images of dredging. There are several images of Lake Merritt, including the boat landing, boulevard, and surrounding residences. One photograph is of private grounds on East 14th Street near Fruitvale Avenue, and one photograph is of bathers at the Alameda beach.

Arbor Villa entrance BANC PIC 1905.2139a--PIC

"The Hights", Joaquin Miller's Home BANC PIC 1905.2139--PIC