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About the Artist [Edith Ford] - Biography
About the Artist [Edith Ford], c. 1970s-1980s. One page artist biography with text and images on the artist Edith Ford. The biogrpahy was attached to the back of the paining "The Rescue" (2021.008.001) and contains an image of Ford standing next to that painting with an award ribbon. Text of the biography reads: "ABOUT THE ARTIST Edith Ford has been a resident of San Mateo for the past 24 years. She is a member of The Thirty and One Artists of...

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Occupy Redwood City - Poster, Political
Occupy Redwood City, c. 2011-2012. Handmade poster used during Occupy Redwood City (October 2011 - October 2012), "OCCUPY / REDWOOD CITY" is handwritten in black and grey ink on white cardstock. Dimensions: 13" x 22" The Occupy movement started September 17, 2011 with Occupy Wall Street in New York City, which protested social and economic inequality. The movement spread across the United States and internationally.

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William Chapman Ralston (1826 - 1875) - Biography
William Chapman Ralston (1826 - 1875), November 6, 1974. One-page typewritten biography of William Chapman Ralston. Originally stored with an issue of California Today featuring a cover story on Ralston Hall (see 2021.054.001.1)

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Burlingame 50th Anniversary Parade - Film, Motion Picture
Burlingame 50th Anniversary Parade, June 7, 1959. Color silent film shows an amateur recording of the Burlingame 50th Anniversary Parade from June 7, 1959. The parade features military groups, marching bands, baton twirlers, local organizations, various types of automobiles, and several floats. 8mm color reversal film on Kodak acetate base, approximately 200'. Total time 00:12:53

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VC Pioneer: Franklin "Pitch" Johnson Jr. - Video, Digital
VC Pioneer: Franklin "Pitch" Johnson Jr., 2018. Biographical film covers the life and major accomplishments of venture capitalist Pitch Johnson. Created for the San Mateo County Historical Association by Kingston Media. Video MP4 Length: 00:09:24 Resolution: 1080 x 1920 Frame rate: 23.98 frames/second Audio Bit ratio: 253kbps Channels: 2 (stereo) Audio sample rate: 48.000 kHz Media created 09/28/2021, 01:09:58 PM

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E3 Preservation Tape Rough - VHS
E3 Preservation Tape Rough, May 5, 1995. One VHS video tape used by 3DO shows a compilation with short examples of video games and computer graphics. A few clips have sound; others have no audio. Recorded on one TDK T120HS VHS video tape. Total time 00:11:29

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Material related to the Capuchino High School Band’s participation in John F. Kennedy’s Presidential Inauguration, January 1961 - Archive
Material related to the Capuchino High School Marching Band's participation in the John F. Kennedy Presidential Inauguration Parade, January 1961. Documented by Tulio and Jeanne Bertini. 2022.031.001 John F. Kennedy Presidential Inauguration Parade Commemorative Medal. Circular gold-colored coin showing a portrait of John F. Kennedy is attached to a white ribbon with a satin finish. Gold-colored lettering printed on the ribbon reads, "PRESIDE...

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Waterproof Chart #52, San Francisco Bay - Map
Waterproof Chart #52, San Francisco Bay produced by International Sailing Supply, 1985. Color two-sided nautical chart based on portions of NOAA Chart #18651 Ed. #35 and NOAA Chart #18652 Ed. #25. Soundings in feet. Dimensions: 25" x 35.25"

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California, South San Francisco Bay, San Mateo–Hayward Bridge to Redwood Point - Map
California, South San Francisco Bay, San Mateo–Hayward Bridge to Redwood Point by the U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey, 1956. Inscription at bottom left reads, "U. S. COAST AND GEODETIC SURVEY / H. A. KARO, Director / HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEY No. 8275 / CALIFORNIA / SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO BAY / SAN MATEO – HAYWARD BRIDGE TO REDWOOD POINT / Date of Survey….Jan.-Mar, 1956 / Scale…1 : 10,000 / Chief of Party…H. G. Conerly / Surveyed by H. G...

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Cow Palace Horse Show Ring Crew Pass, 2008 - Pass
Cow Palace Horse Show Ring Crew Pass, 2008. Laminated paper pass, black and white photographic aerial image of rider on bucking bull with "RODEO" in large letters in top background and spiral on ground with "April 7-15, 2008 GRAND NATIONAL RODEO HORSE & STOCK SHOW" inside spiral with "GNR" in center, and "SPRING LOADED / RING / CREW / Horse Show" beneath. Hole punch at top.

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Grand National Rodeo Stock Show DVD & Image Booklet - Disc, Compact
Grand National Rodeo Stock Show 2007 DVD & Image Booklet. One DVD in paper sleeve, color photo superimposed on DVD depicts a todler in cowboy hat, plaid red shirt, and grey fuzzy chaps and vest. Booklet is spiral bound on the short side with black plastic sprial. Contains contact sheets of the digital images on the DVD. Cover depicts the same color photograph as the DVD and includes printed text, "Grand National Rodeo / Stock Show / 2007".

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Grand National Rodeo Atmosphere - Film, Motion Picture
Grand National Rodeo Atmosphere, c. 1970s. Color silent film shows various scenes from the Grand National Rodeo at the Cow Palace in Daly City, California. Scenes include: cowboy boots being shined; vendor booths with horse tack and saddle; crowds of people; a darkened arena decorated with red lights; a woman riding in to the arena holding a large American flag; balloons falling from the arena ceiling. Recorded on 16mm film, single perforation, a...

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Livestock Show - Film, Motion Picture
Livestock Show, October 30, 1973. Color silent film shows portions of a cattle exposition at the Cow Palace in Daly City, California. The opening shows a pink hog inside a glass container on a bed of straw. Subsequent scenes include white-faced Hereford and black Angus cows, livestock handlers, ringside announcer, and audience members. Footage shot by Wolper Productions. Recorded on 16mm Eastman safety film, double perforation, approximately 330'...

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Cow Palace, Grand National Rodeo, Horse Show and Livestock Expo Poster - Poster
Cow Palace, Grand National Rodeo, Horse Show and Livestock Expo poster, 1980. White paper printed in orange, brown and red inks with a glossy finish. Poster advertising, "Oct. 24-Nov. 2 // '80 GRAND // NATIIONAL // Rodeo // Horse Show - Livestock Expo // featuring // Mule Jamboree," followed by ticket prices, schedule and contact information. Brown and white illustrations feature a lozenge shaped inset at top right of horse perform...

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Cow Palace Poster, 4th Annual Good Time Dance and 15th Annual Buck 'n Ball, 1990 - Poster
Cow Palace, 4th Annual Good Time Dance and 15th Annual Buck 'n Ball, 1990. Multicolored print on white paper poster depicting for black and white photographic insets of audience and performers. Black and red text from top reads, "$2500.00 REWARD // GARY LEFFEW // KNEW 910 AM kaB 94.9 F.M>// BULLS EYE // BARBEQUE SAUCE // PROUDLY PRESENTS // 4th Annual // GOOD TIME // DANCE // 15th Annual // BUCK 'n BALL // COW PALACE SF..." f...

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Grand National Poster - Handbill
Grand National Poster, 1995. Poster advertising the "COW PALACE // GRAND NATIONAL, " 1995. White rigid glossy paper printed in yellow, red, black, brown , blue and violet inks, features a center illustration of a rodeo rider in on bucking bull. Additional text promotes rodeo playoffs, rodeo horse, and stock shows from October 27 to November 5. Insets with logo marks from various sponsors printed in white at bottom and contact information to...

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Republican National Convention Program - Program
Republican National Convention Program, 1956. 12 x 9 paper program, magazine sized, with glossy pages. Commemorates the 1956 Republican National convention. Has black and white images on cover including oval in center with profiles of Abraham Lincoln and Dwight D. Eisenhower. Top left image shows the Bay Bridge, top right image shows a San Francisco street and rail car, center left image shows Coit Tower, center right image shows Mission Dolores,...

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P. P. Chamberlain Campaign Card - Card, Political
P. P. Chamberlain Campaign Card, c. 1882-1925. Brown paper card with a slight pebbled texture is printed with black ink text that reads, "FOR TREASURER / SAN MATEO COUNTY, / P. P. CHAMBERLAIN / Republican Nominee." Small print at lower left reads, "O’Keefe Bros. Print—Redwood City." Chamberlain was San Mateo County Treasurer from 1882 to 1925.

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Greetings from the Women's Clubs of San Mateo County - Pamphlet
Greetings from the Women's Clubs of San Mateo County, 1915. Staple-bound booklet with text and images describing San Mateo County. Originally printed June 28, 1912, and reprinted for the Panama Pacific International Exposition in 1915. The booklet has a brown paper cover printed with the title in black ink. The interior pages are tan paper printed with brown ink. Images include: San Mateo Union High School; Club House, Redwood City Women's Club; ...

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Untitled [Bill Laughlin Interview on Five DVD Set, c. 2000-2009] - Disc, Compact
Untitled [Bill Laughlin Interview on Five DVD Set, c. 2000-2009]. Bill Laughlin interview on set of five DVDs with cases. Silver Fujifilm DVDs inside cases with transparent front covers and white lined paper inserts and black back covers. Each disc and paper insert is labeled with handwritten lettering in majenta marker ink. First DVD6 has "WPL 001" on paper insert and "WPL 001 / 001 / WPL / 001" written on disc. Second DVD has "WPL 002" on...

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Our Oldest Living Inhabitants - Poster
Our Oldest Living Inhabitants by Fremont Older, early 20th century. Poster contains a short passage by Fremont Older of his experience visiting Butano Falls, including the "king of the Butano forest," a tree fifly feet in circumference and 300 feet tall. The passage ends, "I hope the State of California will adopt him and protect him and all of his beautiful brothers." Text is printed in black ink on cream-colored paper. The first letters in each...

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Untitled [Ampex Non-Productive Time Card] - Record, Payroll
Untitled [Ampex Non-Productive Time Card, c. 1960s]. A paper receipt for an employee's time off. The card is yellowed white paper with a pink .25 inch strip along the top edge. Printed text at the top reads, "AMPEX NON-PROUCTIVE TIME". The card features a form for employers to fill out the reason for an employees time off, dates, and a place to sign. The card has been filled out in red ink and notes "Merry Christmas" under the reason for time off...

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Letters Patent No. 3,601,406, Golf-Practicing Apparatus - Patent, Letters
Letters Patent No. 3,601,406, Golf-Practicing Apparatus, August 24, 1971. Paper document outlines United States patent 3,601,606 issued to Aldo Giusti of Half Moon Bay for his Golf-Practicing Apparatus. The front page shows the signed patent license with interior pages containing detailed specifications and diagrams. The document is bound with three metal grommets and a blue fabric ribbon. The off-white folded cover is printed in black ink and fe...

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Richard H. Bridgman, Jr. Certificates of Military Career - Certificate
Richard H. Bridgman, Jr. Certificates of Military Career: 2024.054.001 - Antiaircraft Artillery and Guided Missile School, Graduate Diploma for the M33 Fire Control System Maintenance Course No. 5, Fort Bliss, Texas, August 31, 1956. 13.375 x 9.375 inches 2024.054.002 - Ancient and Honorable Order of The Oozlefinch appointment to Oozlefinchling, Gunner, Antiaircraft Artillery and Guided Missile Center, Fort Bliss, Texas, August 31, 1956. 1...

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Peninsula Innovators Changing the World Panel Discussion and Ribbon Cutting - Video, Digital
Peninsula Innovators Changing the World Panel Discussion and Ribbon Cutting, September 14, 2024. Digital video created by Kingston Media for the San Mateo County Historical Association during the opening celebration of the Peninsula Innovators Changing the World gallery. Opening remarks by SMCHA staff followed by a panel discussion moderated by Claire Mack. Panelists include: John Root (Cow Palace); Peter Hammer (Ampex); Bob Wilson (Ampex); Tim J...

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