Name/Title
Alameda Civic News, Vol 1-No. 9, 1934Entry/Object ID
2026.24.1Description
Acc.No. 26.24.1
Subject Category: Depression, political
Date or period: 1934
Object: Newspaper, political
Description: Four page (eight sides) newspaper (printed on newsprint), with heading "Alameda Civic News", and insignia of an outstretched eagle resting on a shield representing the United States. Bold caption "Power Trust and City Officials vs. The Citizens of Alameda". A printed label of the Alameda Historical Society, with the donor’s name and address, is attached to the front page.
Size: 11¼ x 17½ inches.
History of Object: Newspaper concerning political strife during a tumultuous period of Alameda's history, in the 1930's. The paper is dated February 20, 1935, Vol. 1-no. 9, and contains an article protesting a charter amendment, and other articles critical of the city’s administration, employees, spending of funds, are also stated.
Acquired from: Beatrice Hartley Patton
Donation Date: unknown
Catalog Date: 4/22/2026
