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...
Photographs; Santa Clara College (Calif.); Students
Group portrait of members of the House of Philhistorians. Note on back reads: ""From the estate of Oscar O. Reeg, Placerville, CA. Santa Clara College, class of 1894--seated far left, front row. Presented to the University by his son,...
