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Items associated with name 'California'
Alvin and Dorothy Piegols Papers
by Piegols, Alvin; Piegols, Dorothy (1939 – 1947)
2 boxes, 2 oversize folders (0.75 linear feet)
The Alvin and Dorothy Piegols papers document the experiences of Alvin Piegols as he served in the Army during World War II and of his fiancée, Dorothy Cannon, who was studying to be a nurse at the University of Michigan School of Nursing. The materials date between 1939 and 1947. Items in the collection include "the Scalpel" yearbook, correspondence between Dorothy and Alvin, newspapers, photographs from Alvin's tour in Europe, postcards of German towns, programs and pamphlets, publications about Alvin's battalion, the Thunderbolts, and artifacts such as Alvin's military patches, German pins, a Nazi flag, and a wooden crucifix.
Cory Family Letters
by Cory, Abby; Cory, Isaac; Cory, John (1852 – 1859)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
These letters were written from Abby, John, and Isaac Cory between 1852 and 1859, though primarily in 1852 and 1853. The Corys wrote letters from Stockton, California to their family in Tiverton, Rhode Island explaining to them their life events during the gold rush. The Corys left from New Bedford, Massachusetts and discussed their journey on the sea, across the isthmus on mule with natives, their arrival in San Francisco, and the muddiness of Stockton.
Diary of an Oakland, California Girl
by Unknown (1938)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This diary was written in 1938 by a 15 year old girl from Oakland, California whose name was Dee. She wrote about her adoration for older boys (some of whom are recorded in a list of boys titled "Men in my life"), social activities and school, and several family trips to Los Angeles, Long Beach, and Reno, Nevada where she claimed to be 18 and was able to drink and gamble.
Diary of California Girl
by Unknown (1910, 1914)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This diary was written by a young girl near Pomona, California in 1914 and includes her history coursework for 1910. The girl was a fruit packer and wrote frequently about her work.
Diary of Johnson Lindsay
by Lindsay, Johnson (1942)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
The diary of Johnson Clemmons Lindsay was written in 1942 by an engineer who lived in Los Angeles, California. Lindsay wrote every day about his family, work and seeking work, news from the Second World War, and limited resources due to the war effort. There are several bills enclosed and a detailed account of his expenditures. There are also several newspaper clippings, including one about a friend who had committed suicide.
Diary of Tricia Bryant
by Bryant, Tricia (1965)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This diary was written in 1965 by Tricia Bryant, an 11 year old girl from Santa Maria, California. Bryant's entries include events such as going to the record store to buy Beatles and Beach Boys records, being bought clothes by her mother, swimming with friends, and boys, sports, and school. Also included are three photographs: one of Bryant, one of her friend, and another of her friend's twin.
Luis Alaniz Collection
by Alaniz, Luis (1940 – 1994)
6 boxes (5 linear feet)
The Luis Alaniz collection consists of the personal scrapbooks, diaries, photographs, and military memorabilia of World War Two veteran Luis Alaniz. Born October 28, 1922 in Dallas, Texas, Alaniz enlisted in the United States Army on September 10, 1940. He was initially a Medical Technician, promoted to Private on May 25, 1941 and later Corporal on July 16, 1942, but was later a technician in the 755th Railway Shop Battalion. Alaniz was sent to Europe (France and Belgium) on December 5, 1943 and returned on October 5, 1945. He later worked for the New Mexico National Guard, United States Air Force in Sandia Base, and was part of the International Chemical Workers Union in Los Angeles, California.
Minutes of the Ladies Aid Society (Guerneville, California)
by Ladies Aid Society (1902 – 1917)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This journal contains the meeting minutes, dues collected, and expenditures of the Ladies Aid Society of Guerneville, California from 1902 to 1917. The group purchased sewing supplies mainly for quilts and comforters that were made for soldiers.
National Parks Photograph Album
by Unknown (1920 – 1935)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This photograph album contains 254 photographs documenting travel throughout North America between 1920 and 1935, especially in national parks. While 57 photographs are professional prints sold to tourists, the remaining 197 were taken by the album owner. Included in the identified photographs are Yellowstone and Glacier Parks; Bismark and Rugby in North Dakota; Black Hills, South Dakota (including one of Mount Rushmore under construction); Hot Springs, Arkansas; Brackenbridge Park, San Antonio, Rio Grand Valley, Brownsville, Corpus Christi, and Galveston in Texas; Miami and Daytona Beach in Florida; Georgia; Chattanooga, Tennessee; Monterrey, Mexico; Colorado Springs, Colorado; Grand Canyon in Arizona; Clermont, Iowa; and Los Angeles, Imperial Valley, San Francisco, Coronado Island, San Diego, and Pasadena in California (including the 1920 Rose Bowl parade).
Pernia Brothers Photography Collection
by Pernia Brothers (circa 1950 – 1970)
6 boxes (3 linear feet)
This collection consists of glass photo slides from the Pernia Brothers. Photographs are from trips to different National Parks, amusement parks, beaches, and gardens in the United States, as well as travels to other countries including Canada and Mexico.
Private Frederick Levis, Jr. Papers
by Levis, Frederick, Jr. (1943 – 1946)
5 folders (0.1 linear feet)
The Private Frederick Levis, Jr. papers document Frederick "Sonny" Levis' experience while serving in the United States Marine Corps in China during the Second World War. The materials date from 1943 to 1946 and include letters from Levis to his parents, grandparents, and friends, as well as two copies of a photograph of a newly wedded couple, some correspondence related to Levis, and two issues of The North China Marine newspaper, printed in Tientsin, China.
Scrapbook of Albert Mireck
by Mireck, Albert (1941 – 1954)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This scrapbook was created by Albert Mireck of Detroit, Michigan from 1941 to 1954 and documents his service during the Second World War and his 1951 loyalty hearing after being accused of being a Russian spy.
Travel Diaries of D.T. Mallett
by Mallett, D.T. (1888 – 1890)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
The Travel Diaries of D.T. Mallett consists of two diaries written by Daniel Throwbridge Mallett from 1888 to 1890. The diaries detail his travels across the United States, into Canada, and down to California by train. The majority of these travels span a few months in 1888 and are contained to one journal while the other diary briefly covers his trip home and otherwise contains his poetry and some details about his daily life from 1890.
Travel Diary of Marie and John
by Unknown (1930)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This travel diary was written by Marie in 1930. The journal documents her and her husband's their month-long travels in California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Utah, Arizona, and Nevada.
Travel Diary of Rhode Island Woman
by Unknown (1940)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This travel diary was written in 1940 by an unknown woman who lived in Providence, Rhode Island. The 58 year old woman traveled to Glendale, California with her 21 year old daughter, Martha. The two left on October 7 and attended a convention in Kansas City, stopped in several cities before California, and rented an apartment in Glendale from November 3 to November 26, returning to Rhode Island afterwards.