A Shot Heard Around The World: An American Tragedy
We are currently archiving the personal papers and effects of Major Edwin A. Sherman. In addition to being an American…
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.…
A BOOK BELONGING TO JOHN SIMCOE?
This book, first published in Latin in 1647 and in English in 1650, was authored by the Moravian philosopher, reformer,…
BREAKING NEWS! ANOTHER IMPORTANT DISCOVERY AT THE VALLEY OF OAKLAND!
Our Valley’s library collection never ceases to amaze. It is filled with volumes of important texts collected over the years…
A LEGACY OF LEGENDS AT THE OAKLAND SCOTTISH RITE TEMPLE
The legendary Canadian and American bandleader Guy Lombardo, accompanied by his brothers, played a series of concerts at the Oakland…
REVEREND WILLIAM SINCLAIR: AN AMERICAN STORY
Rev. William Sinclair’s 1812 Address to Baltimore College with a Funeral Masonic Sermon William Sinclair (d. 1830) was an Irish…
A FAMILY LEGACY
During its 140-year history, the Valley of Oakland, A. & A.S.R., has attracted some of the most well-known East Bay…
Memories of How the West Was Won
Oakland Scottish Rite founder, Major Edwin Sherman (1829–1914), was a professional organizer and fraternalist. A tireless promoter of several organizations…
Fit For A King
A Masonic Certificate belonging to King David Kalākaua I (David Laʻamea Kamananakapu Mahinulani Naloiaehuokalani Lumialani Kalākaua), King of Hawai’i (1836–1891)…