Alameda High School 1947 ‘Acorn’ yearbook of Bob O'Hare

Name/Title

Alameda High School 1947 ‘Acorn’ yearbook of Bob O'Hare

Entry/Object ID

2020.53.2

Description

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