Name/Title
Folder with documents regarding festivities including 1940 G.G.I.EEntry/Object ID
2011.57.20Description
Accession No. 11.57.20
Subject Category: City of Alameda
Date or Period: 1939-1940
Object: Folder, file
Description: Acid free legal size manila file folder with documents.
Size: L 14 3/4" x W 9"
History of Object:
Documents found in City Hall attic during remodel in the 1990s, placed in a new folder after donation to the museum in 2011. Documents in this folder pertain to plans, programs, budget overview, and thank-you notes regarding: the 1940 Alameda County Day at the Golden Gate International Expo, including a Golden Forties Fiesta with Pet Parade, Band competition, and Queen (of Alameda) election; Safety Patrol Day; Fiesta de las Flores/Spring Festival at Lincoln Park. Persons involved from City Hall: Mayor Henry A. Weichhart, City Manager Chas. R. Schwanenberg, Superintendent of Parks Otto Rittler, Geraldine T. Leydecker Supervisor of Recreation. Includes map of 1939 exposition.
Acquired from: City of Alameda
Date Cataloged: October 15, 2011