Photo showing 1st Christmas in Sunnyvale at Uncle John Spalding's home. (Shown are) Minnie Stowell, Emma Spalding, John Spalding, Eliza Austin, Oscar Pierson, Charlie Stowell, Myrtel Pierson, Rew(?) Chambers, Charlie Fuller, Charlie Spalding,...
Photographs; Canned fruit industry; The Alameda (San Jose, Calif.)
When Dr. James M. Dawson and his wife set up shop in a 12 x 16 foot shed behind their home on The Alameda in 1871, they founded Santa Clara County's canning industry. Their venture grew into the San Jose Fruit Packing Co. and was followed by many...
De Forest, Lee, 1873-1961; De Forest, Maria; People; Photographs; Santa Clara County (Calif.)--History; Women;
Lee De Forest listening to records with his wife Maria knitting socks in their Hollywood home. The large painting behind them is by Martin Kavel. The painting was awarded the Medaille d'Or at the 1922 Paris Salon, and was purchased at that time by...
De Forest, Lee, 1873-1961; Postcards; Radio--Receivers and reception; San Jose (Calif.); Santa Clara County (Calif.)--History; Technology;
Color postcard of Gilfilan Brothers of Los Angeles cathedral style home broadcast radio receiver. Written on back of postcard, "In the early 1920's, 'wireless' devices used by amateurs were wires and circuitry attached to a wood base, called a...
Santa Clara University (Calif.); Students; Luggage
At the end of the academic yeat, students load their trunks on horse-drawn wagon and return home. Outside O'Connor Hall. Some students' names are annotated, L. Jennings, J [Boguet] Oneill, Mr. Eagan.
