Photo Mr. P.A. McDonell and his wife Harriet (nee Nolte), c. 1900
Entry/Object ID
1986.26.4
Description
Acc. No. 86.26.4
Subject Category: Citizens of Alameda
Date or Period: C. 1900
Object: Photo
Description: Pale sepia tinted photo on grey colored mounting, unsigned.
Size: L-6 1/2 x W-8 1/2 inches.
History of Object: Photo of Mr. P. A. McDonell, and his wife Harriet (nee Nolte), also known as Hattie. The McDonells were pioneers of Bay Farm Island, Alameda. Powell A. McDonell was born in
Alabama, came to California in 1849, to Alameda County in 1852, and is listed in the first Alameda City Directory of 1869 (occupation-farmer). At one time owned 25 acres of Bay Farm Island land.
Acquired from:
Roberta McDonell
Date: 5-24-86
