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...
Children; New Almaden (Calif.)--History; People; Photographs; Santa Clara County (Calif.)--History;
Written on back of black-and-white photograph, "July 4th celebration, 1898, New Almaden, California. L. to R. -- Minnie Odgers; May Wasley; Susan Edwards; Charles O'Brion, surface foreman on the Hill; Emma Hill; Ethel Chequin; Joe Pearce and...
Young woman seated, reading book. Nearby is a baby carriage rigged with what appears to be an antenna and megaphone. Woman may be Mrs. Charles Herrold.
