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.…
WALK LIKE AN EGYPTIAN
The discovery of King Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922 transfixed the world. A wave of “Egyptomania” inspired Egyptian-themed products, art, film,…
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…
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…