Advertisements; Grauman, Sid, 1879-1950; Unique Theatre (San Jose, Calif.)
This is an undated (prior to April, 1906) single-fold advertising flyer for Grauman's Unique Theatre that includes advertisements for several other San Jose businesses. After the April 18, 1906 earthquake Sidney Grauman moved to Los Angeles,...
A portrait of Henry Curtner, a Santa Clara Valley pioneer who became wealthy in real estate and land speculation. He owned the Rancho Tularcitos in Milpitas and was a generous philanthropist.
The artist made this painting based on Moses Schallenberger's description of his cabin at Truckee Lake Camp (today known as Donner Lake). He described it as a windowless cabin twelve by fourteen feet, covered with rawhide and brush as a roof, with...
Adobes houses; Painting; San Jose (Cailf.); Valencia, Manuel
Manuel Valencia's grandfather came to California with the de Anza Party (1774) and became an administrator of the Presidio in San Francisco. The family was given many land grants. Valencia Street in the Mission district is named for the family....
Agriculture; Seeds--Marketing--Pictorial works; Seed packets; Radishes; Vegetables; Kitazawa Seed Company; San Jose (Calif.) -- History
A seed packet for Radish, Miyashige Daikon from Kitazawa Seed Co. in San Jose, California. "l Kinds of Seeds" was the slogan and it sold for $1.00. Net wt.: 1 1/4 oz.
Agriculture; Seeds--Marketing--Pictorial works; Seed packets; Cucumbers; Vegetables; Kitazawa Seed Company; San Jose (Calif.) -- History
A seed packet for Armenian Cucumbers from the Kitazawa Seed Co.in San Jose, California. "All Kinds of Seeds" was their slogan, and it cost $1.00; Net wt. 1/2 oz.
