Alameda Sun mug, ca. 2000

Name/Title

Alameda Sun mug, ca. 2000

Entry/Object ID

2024.65.1

Description

Acc. No. 24.65.1 Subject Category: Newspapers, Alameda Sun Date or Period: early 2000's Object: Glass mug Description: cast glass mug with one handle, with engraved design of a stylized sun, and text in gothic type stating: 'Alameda Sun', and below: 'Alameda's Only Locally Owned and Operated Newspaper / Phone: (510)-283-1470 Fax: (510) 283-1473 www.alamedasun.com'. Size: height 3 3/4, Diameter 3 1/2 inches History of Object: souvenir mug used by the donor, dating from the early days of the Alameda Sun, when he was a staff writer, writing a weekly column. The Alameda Sun was first published in September 2001 and folded in November 2023. Donor: Woodruff Minor Donation Date: 9/27/2024 Catalog Date: 9/27/2024