THE PERSONAL LIFE OF A CALIFORNIA PIONEER
As mentioned in earlier posts, Edwin Allen Sherman (1829-1914) was the primary mover and shaker of the Valley of Oakland.…
As mentioned in earlier posts, Edwin Allen Sherman (1829-1914) was the primary mover and shaker of the Valley of Oakland.…
Ninety-seven years ago, on June 11, 1927, the Grand Lodge of F. & A.M. of California conducted a cornerstone laying…
The discovery of King Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922 transfixed the world. A wave of “Egyptomania” inspired Egyptian-themed products, art, film,…
This book, first published in Latin in 1647 and in English in 1650, was authored by the Moravian philosopher, reformer,…
Our Valley’s library collection never ceases to amaze. It is filled with volumes of important texts collected over the years…
The legendary Canadian and American bandleader Guy Lombardo, accompanied by his brothers, played a series of concerts at the Oakland…
On October 15, the Oakland Heritage Alliance held their Partners in Preservation award ceremony. As a part of this well-attended…
Rev. William Sinclair’s 1812 Address to Baltimore College with a Funeral Masonic Sermon William Sinclair (d. 1830) was an Irish…
WONDROUS NEW ACQUISITIONS This post will be a rare treat! After several months since their discovery, we were able to…
Our online catalog only contains a small number of items from our collection, but it is growing and it is…