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  1. Untitled [Stan Morrison Recieving Trophy for Roadster to Bike Championship] - Photograph, Black-and-White

    Untitled [Stan Morrison Recieving Trophy for Roadster to Bike Championship], 1973. Black and white 8 x 10 Cow Palace photo of Stan Morrison seated in horse cart recieving trophy from Mrs. Carol Fuch and Anthony Masini. Stan wears white helmet with dark center stripe, goggles and light colored jacket. Dark horse has floral garland around its neck and stands on proper right side of image, harnessed to the cart. Mrs. Carol Fuch stands on proper left...

    Record Type: Photo

    Untitled [Stan Morrison Recieving Trophy for Roadster to Bike Championship]
  2. Untitled [Black and White Photo of Saga Board Meeting, c. 1960-1989] - Photograph, Black-and-White

    Untitled [Black and White Photo of Saga Board Meeting, c. 1960-1989]. 5 x 7 Black and white photo of Saga board meeting with nine individuals seated at large square table. Tablecloth has pattern of patchwork quilt. Board members have papers and comb-bound books in-hand or placed on table infront of them. Table also has coffee and tea cups with saucers, and water carafs and tumblers. Dark chairs appear to be padded leather. Large map with outline ...

    Record Type: Photo

    Untitled [Black and White Photo of Saga Board Meeting, 1960-1989]
  3. Untitled [General Manager John Root At His Desk] - Photograph, Black-and-White

    Untitled [General Manager John Root At His Desk], 1982. Black and white 10 x 8 Cow Palace photo of John Root, general manager of Cow Palace at his office desk. John is smiling and rests both hands on his desk. He wears a dark suit jacket with diagonally striped tie. Notepad and papers related to Cow Palace on desk top, and double pen stand in foreground. Image of Cow Palace arena with riders on horses, in formation for seated audience, mounted on...

    Record Type: Photo

    Untitled [Scott Harvey Recieving Award for All Around Cowboy], 1984
  4. Untitled [ Jim Groesbeck and Karen White with Awards for Saddle Mule Class] - Photograph, Black-and-White

    Untitled [ Jim Groesbeck and Karen White with Awards for Saddle Mule Class], 1986. Black and white 8 x 10 Cow Palace photo of rider Jim Groesbeck and owner Karen White holding their awards, with mule. Jim stands on proper right side, wearing light colored cowboy hat and western tailored suit, with diagonally striped tie. He holds a bowl trophy with ribbon rosette attached. Button of rosette has Cow Palace logo of horned bull. Karen stands on pro...

    Record Type: Photo

    Untitled [ Jim Groesbeck and Karen White with Awards for Saddle Mule Class]
  5. Untitled [Woman in Carriage Driving Hackney Pony Outdoors] - Photograph, Black-and-White

    Untitled [Woman in Carriage Driving Hackney Pony Outdoors], 1962. Black and white 8 x 10 Cow Palace photo of unidentified woman driving black four wheeled carriaged hitched to high stepping hackney pony in outdoor arena. Driver and horse face proper right side of image. Driver wears midtone marled jacket over long white collared dress with black neckerchief. She also wears white gloves and holds reins with both hands. Horse is dark with black bra...

    Record Type: Photo

    Untitled [Woman in Carriage Driving Hackney Pony Outdoors], 1962
  6. Untitled [Cattle drive on Geneva Avenue with photographer and three cowboys], 1982 - Photograph, Black-and-White

    Untitled [Cattle drive on Geneva Avenue with photographer and three cowboys], 1982. Black and white 8 x 10 Cow Palace photo of photographer kneeling infront of cattle being herded by three riders on horseback down Geneva Aveneue. Inscription: "From: Grand National Rodeo, Horse Show, / and Livestock Exposition / San Francisco, Cow Palace / Dick Skuse, 870 Market, / San Francisco, CA 94102 / 415-781-7730 / PHOTO CAPTION...IMMEDIATE REL...

    Record Type: Photo

  7. Untitled [Cowboy leading lassoed steer past restaurant], 1983 - Photograph, Black-and-White

    Untitled [Cowboy leading lassoed steer past restaurant], 1983. Black and white 8 x 10 Cow Palace photo of rider on horseback leading a lassoed steer past a restaurant. Inscription:"CHINESE FOOD-HAMBURGERS" (on roof tiles of restaurant); "photo caption...Grand National... / dick skuse, 863-5300... / SAN FRANCISCO -- 'A hamburger shop is no place for me,' says this / longhorn steer as a cowboy lassoes him during yesterday's 'cattle / drive'...

    Record Type: Photo

  8. Elvis Family, Belmont, c. 1880-1890 - Print, Photographic

    Elvis Family, Belmont, c. 1880-1890. Two men, a woman, three children, and a cat are posing in front of some shrubbery. There is no identification other than "Elvis Family."

    Record Type: Photo

    Elvis Family, Belmont, c. 1880-1890
  9. Group Portrait, c. 1880-1890 - Print, Photographic

    Group Portrait, c. 1880-1890. 22 people, adults and children, and a dog, are posing at an outdoor table set for a meal. None are identified.

    Record Type: Photo

    Group Portrait, c. 1880-1890
  10. Untitled [Group Portrait by Archway] - Print, Photographic

    Untitled [Group Portrait by Archway], c. 1880-1890. Sepia-colored photograph shows a group portrait of boys and girls posing by a large stone archway. Eleven children stand in a row facing the camera and seven sit on the ground in front of them. Several children hold plants or branches. The archway appears to be set into the side of a hill.

    Record Type: Photo

    Class Portrait, c. 1880-1890
  11. Portrait of Ollie Christ and Bea Fox, c. 1890-1900 - Print, Photographic

    Portrait of Ollie Christ and Bea Fox, c. 1890-1900. Two girls, identified as Ollie Christ and Bea Fox, are posing in front of a studio backdrop. They are standing behind a small table with a large book. They are both wearing heavy coats and large ornate hats.

    Record Type: Photo

    Portrait of Ollie Christ and Bea Fox, c. 1890-1900
  12. Portrait of Mable McNamara and Pauline Hanson, c. 1890-1900 - Print, Photographic

    Portrait of Mable McNamara and Pauline Hanson, c. 1890-1900. Two girls, identified as Mable McNamara and Pauline Hanson, are posing in front of a studio backdrop. They are wearing similar white dresses, indicating the photo may have been for a ceremonial event.

    Record Type: Photo

    Portrait of Mable McNamara and Pauline Hanson, c. 1890-1900
  13. Kenney Boys Portrait, c. 1880-1890 - Print, Photographic

    Curren Family Portrait, c. 1880-1890. Four children are posing in front of a studio backdrop. The caption written on the print identifies them as the Curren family.

    Record Type: Photo

    Curren Family Portrait, c. 1880-1890
  14. Barton Sisters & Alice Mason, c. 1880-1890 - Print, Photographic

    Barton Sisters & Alice Mason, c. 1880-1890. Three women are posing in front of a studio backdrop.

    Record Type: Photo

    Barton Sisters & Alice Mason, c. 1880-1890
  15. Barton Sisters and Alice Mason - Print, Photographic

    Barton Sisters and Alice Mason, c. 1880-1890. Three women pose for a studio portrait in front of a backdrop designed with a forest landscape. The women wear dark colored dresses with long sleeves, gloves, and hats. One of the women holds a parasol at right in the image. Two of the women sit against a large prop tree trunk while the third stands behind them. All face the camera with neutral expressions.

    Record Type: Photo

    Barton Sisters & Alice Mason
  16. Mary Bergen, c. 1880-1890 - Print, Photographic

    Mary Bergen, c. 1880-1890. A woman is posing in front of a porch railing. The last name is spelled "Bergen" in the typed list of names, and "Bergin" in a note on the print.

    Record Type: Photo

    Mary Bergen, c. 1880-1890
  17. Portrait, c. 1880-1890 - Print, Photographic

    Portrait, c. 1880-1890. An unidentified girl is posing in front of a studio backdrop.

    Record Type: Photo

    Studio Portrait of Girl, c. 1880-1890
  18. Portrait, c. 1880-1890 - Print, Photographic

    Studio Portrait of Woman, c. 1880-1890. The woman is wearing a dress with coins attached, and a belt lettered "COIN".

    Record Type: Photo

    Studio Portrait of Woman, c. 1880-1890
  19. Studio Portrait of Woman, c. 1890-1900 - Print, Photographic

    Studio Portrait of Woman, c. 1890-1900. An unidentified woman is posing in front of a studio backdrop.

    Record Type: Photo

    Studio Portrait of Woman, c. 1890-1900
  20. Studio Portrait of Woman, c. 1890-1900 - Print, Photographic

    Studio Portrait of Woman, c. 1890-1900. An unidentified woman is posing.

    Record Type: Photo

    Studio Portrait of Woman, c. 1890-1900
  21. Studio Portrait of Woman, c. 1890-1900 - Print, Photographic

    Studio Portrait of Woman, c. 1890-1900. An unidentified woman is posing.

    Record Type: Photo

    Studio Portrait of Woman, c. 1890-1900
  22. Studio Portrait of Three Girls, c. 1890-1900 - Print, Photographic

    Studio Portrait of Three Girls, c. 1890-1900. Three girls, none identified, are posing with a large floral garland.

    Record Type: Photo

    Studio Portrait of Three Girls, c. 1890-1900
  23. Studio Portrait of Children, c. 1890-1900 - Print, Photographic

    Studio Portrait of Children, c. 1890-1900. Three girls with dolls and a boy with a drum, none identified, are posing in front of a studio backdrop.

    Record Type: Photo

    Studio Portrait of Children, c. 1890-1900
  24. Girls Posing With Instruments, c. 1890-1900 - Print, Photographic

    Girls Posing With Instruments, c. 1890-1900. Five girls, none identified, are posing with musical instruments in front of a studio backdrop.

    Record Type: Photo

    Girls Posing With Instruments, c. 1890-1900
  25. Studio Portrait of Three Girls, c. 1890-1900 - Print, Photographic

    Studio Portrait of Three Girls, c. 1890-1900. Three girls are posing in front of a studio backdrop.

    Record Type: Photo

    Studio Portrait of Three Girls, c. 1890-1900

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