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Mileage Card

One document circa 1920 that details the distance in mileage of towns surrounding Oakland. The card was produced by Standard Oil Company and lists fill stations with rest rooms.

GLC10047.02.507

[Travel log]

One document circa 1920 that lists stops for a road trip from Colorado Springs, Colorado to Los Angeles, California. Each stop includes the location, elevation, population, places to stay and things to see. The document notes that it was compiled...

GLC10047.02.508

to Dexter Kelpe

One greeting card sent to Dexter Kelpe by Flatso dated December 21, 1934. Features a child reading a book seated next to a Christmas tree. A notation on the front of the card reads, "The Hon. Dex Kelpe at the tender age of '3'." The inside of the...

GLC10047.02.509

The Right Way Tourist Guide Union Pacific Highway

One pamphlet entitled The Right Way Tourist Guide Union Pacific Highway circa 1930. Features advertisements for hotels, food, and filling stations along the highway. The inside of the pamphlet features a map of the road with locations of places of...

GLC10047.02.510

to Dexter Kelpe

One greeting card sent to Mr. and Mrs. Dexter Kelpe by the Meltons dated December 21, 1934. Features a man and a woman in holiday clothing holding envelopes the card reads, Greetings." When opened the text changes to read, "Greetings and Greetings to...

GLC10047.02.511

Safest, Shortest and Best Route The Santa Fe Old Trails - Grand Canyon Route - Via Gallup, New Mexico

One map entitled Safest, Shortest and Best Route The Santa Fe Old Trails - Grand Canyon Route - Via Gallup, New Mexico published by White Cafe dated circa 1925. Features a route from Los Angeles to La Junta, New Mexico. Same as GLC10047.02.514 and...

GLC10047.02.512

City of Long Beach

One map entitled City of Long Beach published by Bennett Advertising Service dated circa 1925.

GLC10047.02.513

Safest, Shortest and Best Route The Santa Fe Old Trails - Grand Canyon Route - Via Gallup, New Mexico

One map entitled Safest, Shortest and Best Route The Santa Fe Old Trails - Grand Canyon Route - Via Gallup, New Mexico published by White Cafe dated circa 1925. Features a route from Los Angeles to La Junta, New Mexico. There are math problems...

GLC10047.02.514

Safest, Shortest and Best Route The Santa Fe Old Trails - Grand Canyon Route - Via Gallup, New Mexico

One map entitled Safest, Shortest and Best Route The Santa Fe Old Trails - Grand Canyon Route - Via Gallup, New Mexico published by White Cafe dated circa 1925. Features a route from Los Angeles to La Junta, New Mexico. Same as GLC10047.02.512, and...

GLC10047.02.515

Copyrighted Official Map of the California-Oregon-Washington-Tourist Association

One map entitled Copyrighted Official Map of the California-Oregon-Washington-Tourist Association dated circa 1925. Features a map of the route primarily from Vancouver, Canada to California's state line. On the reverse side is a membership list of...

GLC10047.02.516

[Photograph of a woman]

One photograph of a woman circa 1920. The photograph features a woman smiling at the camera. A stamp on the rear of the photo reads, "12 Novelty Studio 1018 Broadway Oakland."

GLC10047.02.517

[Photograph negative of a town]

One photograph negative of a town circa 1920. The photograph negative features an elevated view of a town on a river bank.

GLC10047.02.518

[Photograph negative of a man]

One photograph negative of a man circa 1920. The photograph negative features a man posing for the camera in front of foliage.

GLC10047.02.519

[Photograph negative of a woman]

One photograph negative of a woman circa 1920. The photograph negative features a woman seated on a pile of rocks next to a river. Across the river there are houses and trees visible. Same location as GLC10047.02.523.

GLC10047.02.520

[Photograph negative of three people]

One photograph negative of three people circa 1920. The photograph negative features three people posing for the camera. A man stands next to a woman with a young child in front of them.

GLC10047.02.521

[Photograph negative of a man]

One photograph negative of a man circa 1920. The photograph negative a man sitting on a porch railing. He is holding a hat.

GLC10047.02.522

[Photograph negative of a man]

One photograph negative of a man circa 1920. The photograph negative features a man seated on a pile of rocks next to a river. Across the river there are houses and trees visible. Same location as GLC10047.02.520.

GLC10047.02.523

Empty envelope

One empty envelope circa 1940. Has notations in pencil that read,"Kelpe 1 6 x 10 6 2 x 3 25, 35"

GLC10047.02.524

Empty envelope

One empty envelope circa 1940. Envelope features advertisement for AGFA Film.

GLC10047.02.525.01

Buffalo Nickle

One Buffalo Nickle circa 1937.

GLC10047.02.525.02

Mercury head Dime

One Mercury head Dimes dated 1937.

GLC10047.02.525.03

Empty envelope

One empty envelope circa 1940. Has notations in pencil that reads, "Kelpe, 1-120, Due $ 25." The envelope has a return address for P.H. Rackers Photographer Jefferson City, Missouri.

GLC10047.02.526

Empty envelope

One empty envelope circa 1940. Has notations in pencil that reads, "Left at Door, 2-120, Due $50." The envelope has a return address for P.H. Rackers Photographer Jefferson City, Missouri.

GLC10047.02.527

Empty envelope

One empty envelope circa 1940. Has notations in pencil that reads, "Kelpe, 1 5x 2 x 25, 35."

GLC10047.02.528

Empty envelope

One blank empty envelope circa 1940.

GLC10047.02.529