Letter and envelope thanking for donation music collection to Alameda High, 1916

Name/Title

Letter and envelope thanking for donation music collection to Alameda High, 1916

Entry/Object ID

1985.105.12

Scope and Content

Acc. No. 85.105.12 Subject Category: Schools, Alameda High Date or Period: 1916 Object: Letter & envelope Description: Typewritten letter on stationery with heading in ornate lettering "Alameda High School, Principal's office." Envelope with matching heading. Size: (letter) L-8 1/2 x W-5 1/2 inches; (envelope) L-3 1/2 x W-6 inches. History of Object: Letter addressed to Mrs. Alva Eisfeldt, 2070 Clinton Avenue, Alameda, from George C. Thompson, principal Alameda High School. In the letter Mr. Thompson thanks Mrs. Eisfeldt for gift to the school of a collection of orchestra music. The music belonged to her father-in-law Wm. Theodore Eisfeldt (died in Alameda-1915) who was a professional musician. Acquired from: Frances Gunzburger Date: 12-26-85