Name/Title
Memorabilia G. A. Baxter, Bureau of Electricity, 1960sEntry/Object ID
2023.43.8Description
Acc. No. 23.43.8 A, B, C
Subject Category: Bureau of Electricity, Citizens of Alameda
Date or Period: 1960s
Object: Program, Clipping, Photograph
Description: A. A folded publication with black type on orange construction paper, stating 'Souvenir Menu', and 'Dinner Party Honoring Mr. Glenn A. Baxter'. Inside has columns with years and numbers.
B. Clipping from the Alameda Times Star, of people with a shovel, C. glossy black-and-white photograph of a large group of men and women, some holding a banner stating 'Municipal Utilities Association'.
Sizes: A: (folded): L 11 x W 6 1/2 (approx.) inches; B: L 7 1/2 x W 5 1/2; C: L 7 x W 11 1/4 inches.
History of Object: Three pieces of memorabilia relating to Glenn Baxter during his tenure as General Manager of the Bureau of Electricity (1951-1964): A. a souvenir menu for dinner held on August 7, 1964, at the Galleon, Pacific Marina, upon his retirement as General Manager of the Bureau of Electricity, with a list of accomplishments and events from his hiring date, September 23, 1931. B. is a clipping of groundbreaking for an office building for the Municipal Credit Union at 2514 Santa Clara (after 1986 office of Jan Mason's OMM, currently offices of Cerda-Zein). C. is a photo taken at a conference attended by Bureau of Electricity staff.
Part of a collection of papers and photographs from an Alameda resident, donated by a sibling.
Acquired from: Anonymous
Donation Date: 11/19/2022; Catalog Date: 11/28/2023
