Name/Title
Letter to Helena B. Ames from Robert W. Crown, 1965Entry/Object ID
2024.90.4Description
Acc. No. 24.90.4 A, B
Subject Category: Citizens of Alameda
Date or Period: 1965
Object: letter and envelope
Description: A: a typed letter, directed to Miss Helen Ames, % Rexall Drug Offices, San Leandro, from Robert W. Crown, assemblyman, with letterhead stating California State Legislature, and signature, dated April 7, 1965. B: envelope with same letterhead and addressee.
Size: A: L 11 x W 8 1/2 inches; B: L 9 1/2 x W 4 inches.
History of Objects: Letter congratulating Helena B. Ames for 30 years service at Rexall Drug Offices. Helena was born in Alameda in 1907, after her family moved here after the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake. Helena died in San Leandro, 2005. Assemblyman Robert Crown lived in Alameda. He was in office from January 7, 1957, to his death after being hit by a car on May 21, 1973. He was elected 9 times for 2-year terms after an initial loss. Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach was named after him in 1974.
Donor: Estate of Helena B. Ames
Donation Date: 03/21/2006
Catalog Completion Date: 11/29/2024