Brewing; California--History--1800-1845; Diversity; Liquors; Mexican Americans; Mission Period; San Jose (Calif.); Santa Clara County (Calif.)--History;
1-page manuscript in Spanish concerning production of brandy. Paraphrased in English, the document reads: "To Sub-prefect, 2nd Division, San Jose. Acknowledges receipt of a complaint about widespread distillation of strong liquors from grain...
Reid, Bernard J. (Bernard Joseph), 1823-1904; Rence, A.; United States, Civil War, 1861-1865; Bull Run, 2nd Battle of, Va., 1862; Pensions; United States, Civil War, 1861-1865
A letter written from the General Hospital at Army Square in Washington, D.C., from A. Rence to Captain Bernard J. Reid. Rence asks Reid to help him receive his pension for his wound he received at the battle of Bull Run.
Automobiles; Bemis & Moe Super Station; People; Photographs; Robinson's Furniture; San Jose (Calif.); Santa Clara County (Calif.)--History; Service stations; Transportation; Urban life;
Black-and-white photograph of the Bemis and Moe Super Station. On verso: "Bemis & Moe corner of 2nd and E. San Carlos."
Dormitory 2nd Division in the Ship, used as a dorm until 1912 when O'Connor Hall opened. With the construction of O'Connor Hall, Seniors enjoyed the privacy of two-man rooms. Other students continued to share common sleeping quarters.
Photographs; Santa Clara College (Calif.); Students
Group portrait of 2nd grammar students taken near adobe wall. Standing (L to R): 1) J. Garibaldi, 2) T. Guzman, 3) T. O'Toole, 4) M. Peres, 5) Willie Martinez, 6) Jonas Dineen, 7) John Sage 8) Paul Galtes, 9) Jas. Beretta.
Bands (Music); Photographs; Santa Clara College (Calif.)
Group portrait of 7 musicians: 3 seated Zither players, 4 Banjo players standing in back. Photo taken in garden. 3 of 7 musicians identified: G. Hidalgo (seated row, center), G. Lafleche (standing, 2nd from right), Duvfee (standing, far right).
Group portrait of band members (15 people) w/ instruments. Taken indoors in front of drapery. Bottom left corner drum labeled ""Santa Clara College."" Seated front row (L to R): J. Ryan, H. McDonald, F. Galtes. Second row...