Name/Title
Alameda High School 1947 ‘Acorn’ yearbook of Bob O'HareEntry/Object ID
2020.53.2Description
Acc. No. 20.53.2
Subject Category: Schools, High, Alameda
Date / Period: 1947
Object: yearbook
Description: Hardbound book with cover which appears to be plasticized buckram. Cover has incised caption, “Acorn 1947” in gold-colored type on a red-colored background.
Size: L10-3/4" x W8”.
History:
Illustrated copy of the Alameda High School yearbook, “Acorn” for 1947, owned by Bob O’Hare. Rear portion of book has ads for local businesses.
Although not mentioned in the credits for the Drama performances, Bob O’Hare was stage manager for the performance of ’Mikado’, and teacher Marian Los Kamp wrote a commendation to Bob in this yearbook.
This collection of yearbooks belonged to Bob O’Hare, were donated to the Berkeley Public Library, and were in their workroom for several years.
Added to the collection as a third copy.
Acquired from: Sayre Van Young,
Berkeley Public Library
Donation Date: June 6, 2020
Arrived by mail 7/6/2020
Cataloged: October 8, 2020