Collections | Archival Collections at Sonoma County Library

Henry N. Wallace and Marshall M. Wallace collection of survey and construction materials, about 1887-1975, bulk 1945-1975

Collection

Identifier: SPC-00095

Dates: 1887 - 1975; Majority of material found within , 1945-1975

Found in: Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library

Historical Society of Santa Rosa photographs, ephemera, and family papers (1860-2009)

Collection

Identifier: SPC-00098

Content Description This collection contains photographs and ephemera of Santa Rosa primarily from the 1880s to the 1970s. A major focus of the collection is the personal papers of the Van Wormer family of Santa Rosa, namely Clara (Van Wormer) Black, who worked as a secretary for Luther Burbank, was involved in the prune business and managed substantial properties in the city. It also includes records related to Clara's son Harry V. Sucher, and the Coffer and Hoag families. Ephemera related to various Santa...

Dates: Majority of material found within 1870-1930; 1860 - 2009

Found in: Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library

James H. Shepard register of Civil War pension applications

Collection

Identifier: SPC.00049

Abstract This collection contains several items related to the work of San Francisco pension attorney James L. Shepard (born Jan. 1843 in Bergen, New Jersey; died Apr. 10, 1917, in Oakland, Calif.). The primary item is a ledger book of clients containing 559 chronological name entries from Nov. 9, 1891 to Nov. 7, 1892 of Civil War veterans that identifies them by name, service unit, residence, pension application/certificate numbers, disability and other data. The collection includes a...

Dates: November 1891-November 1892; November 1891-November 1892

Found in: Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library

John L. Rinn music collection, 1979, 1995-1998

Collection

Identifier: SPC-00032

Abstract

This collection contains music arranged and collected by John L. Rinn. Approximately half the collection consists of barbershop quartet arrangements Rinn created for his quartet, the Rinntones. Other materials include piano arrangements of pop and jazz pieces; arrangement source materials; and miscellaneous music. Collection includes one of two cassette tapes containing Rinn's instrumental music.

Dates: 1979; 1995-1998

Found in: Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library

John Schubert collection of Sonoma County court documents

Collection

Identifier: SPC.00016

Abstract

This collection contains a compilation of Sonoma County court-related correspondence, letterhead, rules, rosters, and business cards culled by John Schubert, a Russian River historian, while he served the county as a deputy sheriff for 39 years. The administrative records and letterhead include those of Sonoma County's Municipal Court, District Court, Superior Court, County Clerk, and judges' chambers primarily from the 1930s through the 1970s.

Dates: 1847-1979

Found in: Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library

Kanaye Nagasawa photographs of Yosemite Valley

Collection

Identifier: SPC.00083

Abstract

This collection contains an album with approximately 100 photographs taken by Kanaye Nagasawa in July 1904 during a visit to Yosemite Valley.

Dates: 1904

Found in: Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library

Ken Darby Bohemian Club music manuscript collection

Collection

Identifier: SPC.00037

Abstract This collection contains sheet music for programs at the Bohemian Club's Bohemian Grove in Monte Rio, California. Most music composed or arranged by Ken Darby. Collection is a mix of original manuscripts and photocopied scores with annotations. The majority of scores are labeled by Darby as part of the annual Preachers' Sons Night program held at Bohemian Grove during the annual summer encampment between 1963 and 1983. Most are single scores, but there is a complete packet for the 1983...

Dates: Check date; Majority of material found in (, 1962-1976)

Found in: Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library

Ladies Aid Society records, 1903-1987 (bulk 1912-1960)

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: SPC-00055

Scope and Contents

This collection comprises the administrative records and correspondence of the Ladies Aid Society, a social and philanthropic women's organization founded in 1903 in the Todd District of Santa Rosa.

Box 1: Correspondence and books of minutes and financial reports
Box 2: Books of minutes and financial reports and treasurer's ledger and notes

Dates: 1903-1987; Majority of material found in ( 1912-1960).

Found in: Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library