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Holmes, Samuel J. (Samuel Jackson) Photographs from the Samuel Jackson Holmes papers [graphic]
BANC PIC 1965.021-.024--PICLOCAL
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Title:

Photographs from the Samuel Jackson Holmes papers

Creator/Contributor:

Holmes, Samuel J. (Samuel Jackson), 1868-1964, creator

Creator/Contributor:

Waite, C. B. (Charles B.)

Creator/Contributor:

Wesner, photographer

Creator/Contributor:

Bertrand, J. T., (Photographer)

Creator/Contributor:

Stein, William F.

Abstract:

Collection mainly includes family portraits and snapshots. Subjects of portraits include Samuel Jackson Holmes, Lottie Cochran, Mary Cochran (daughter), Sarah Taber (Holmes) Weaver, Eli Taber Weaver (son), Capt. Henry Taber, Samuel Leonard, Phoebe Ann Hathoway Taber, Joseph Alonzo Allen, Timmy Benjamin Taber, Avis Merab (Holmes) Allen, Sarah C. Taber Holmes, Edward Taber Allen, Albert Lee Allen, Charlotte Allen, Joseph Holmes, Mary Holmes, and other members of Samuel Jackson Holmes' family. A few photographs of the Holmes family house are also included. Other family pictures include baby pictures, weddings, travel, homes of the Allens, etc.
BANC PIC 1965.023--fALB: Photographs taken at the launching ceremonies of the SS William M. Ritter. Photos not captioned, but apparently include Mrs. W.M Ritter, Mrs. Samuel H. Holmes, and Mrs. Joseph Grinnell. The launching took place at the Permanente Metals Corp. Shipyard No. 2, Richmond, Calif. on May 3, 1944.
Non-portrait views include many postcards from around the United States, views of trees, trains, logging, houses, Catalina Island, Ontario, Calif., etc. Many scenes from the University of California at Berkeley are present, including views of military training, the library interior, and other general campus views.

Date:

ca. 1865-1947 (issued)

Subject:

n-us-ca
Holmes, Samuel J. (Samuel Jackson) -- 1868-1964 -- Portraits
William M. Ritter (ship)
Kaiser Aluminum and Chemical Corporation -- Pictorial works
University of California, Berkeley -- Buildings -- Pictorial works

Note:

Photographic prints, albums, postcards, tintypes, cartes-de-visite.
Title supplied by cataloger.
Identified photographers include J.A. Meiser [?], J.T. Bertrand and W.F Stein, Photog., C.B. Waite, Wesner (Los Angeles), Bierstadt Brothers (Massachusetts), etc.
Includes extensive genealogical information on the Taber/Allen families.
UNARRANGED COLLECTION. UNAVAILABLE FOR USE. Inquiries regarding these materials should be submitted to The Bancroft Library via the Notice of Interest in Unprocessed Collections form.
COLLECTION STORED, IN PART, OFF-SITE: Advance notice required for use.

Type:

graphic
Tintypes.
Cartes de visite.

Physical Description:

graphic
photoprint
ca. 400 items : b&w ; various sizes.

Language:

English

Identifier:

http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/libraries/bancroft-library/unprocessed-collections-form
BANC PIC 1965.021-.024--PICLOCAL

Origin:

United States

Copyright Note:

UNARRANGED COLLECTION. UNAVAILABLE FOR USE. Inquiries regarding these materials should be submitted to The Bancroft Library via the Notice of Interest in Unprocessed Collections form.
COLLECTION STORED, IN PART, OFF-SITE: Advance notice required for use.

Related Item:

Samuel Jackson Holmes papers : Holmes, Samuel J. (Samuel Jackson), : 1868-1964
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