Name/Title
Scrapbook of Ben Lamborn, c. 1890sEntry/Object ID
1993.17.5Description
Acc. No. 93.17.5
Subject Category: City of Alameda (Citizens of Alameda)
Date or Period: C - 1890's
Object: Scrapbook.
Description: Hardbound scrapbook with cover of black colored buckram trimmed in black colored leather. Contents: paper clippings.
Size: L - 24 x W - 18 inches.
History of Object: Scrapbook compiled by Ben Lamborn, longtime resident of Morton St., and City Clerk during the construction of the Alameda City Hall 1895-1896. The album contains articles about his career, civic events in the City and the construction of the City Hall. There is also a copy of the souvenir program for the dedication ceremonies for the City Hall.
CONTENTS OF SCRAPBOOK INCLUDE (BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO):
- Handwritten calling card for Ben Lamborn, 1428 Morton St., Alameda
- Program for banquet at Alameda City Hall, dated Feb. 15, 1896
- Humorous "City of Alameda General Liar's License," made out in name of B.F. Lamborn and signed by O.J. Rogers, City Marshall, dated Feb 16, 1896
- Portions of publication California Municipalities, of which B.F. Lamborn was business manager; one issue includes portrait and biographical sketch of Lamborn
- Full page hand drawn portrait of woman, identified as Sallie Harvey Lamborn. Genealogical notes state that she was married to Stephen Morris Lamborn in New Jersey on Aug. 21, 1855, that she was grandmother of Robert Sylvester Lamborn, born Mar. 30, 1900 and died Nov. 25, 1960; great grandmother of Robert Charles Lamborn, born Sept. 23, 1930; great great grandmother of John Benjamin Lamborn, born Apr. 8, 1960
- Newspaper clipping of biographical sketch of Ben Lamborn from Alameda Times Star, dated Oct. 5, 1948
- Much material including clippings from local newspapers debating topic of municipal ownership of electric light plant, mostly from late 1890's
- Brochure promoting City of Alameda as "Model City of the West."
- Material concerning local elections of 1897 and 1899. Original brochure for non-partisan party of Alameda for election Apr. 10, 1899, giving platform and photos of those running for election, including Ben Lamborn. Full page of cards for people running for office in 1899. Campaign ribbons for governor's race in 1898.
- Official annual reports from city clerk for fiscal year July 1, 1897-June 30, 1898 and years ending 1903 and 1904.
- Copy of periodical Western City for Sept. 1948 with article entitled "Fifty Years of Municipal Cooperation in California" with photos of founding fathers in 1898, including Ben Lamborn
- Wedding announcement of Amanda Bertha Sylvester and Benjamin Francis Lamborn, married Aug. 21, 1895.
- Small photo of Amanda Sylvester Lamborn
- Copper plate used to print calling cards with engraved script reading: Miss Amanda B. Sylvester/727 Golden Gate Ave.
- Illustrated advertising brochure for homes in the Santa Fe Tract in Oakland
-Eight hand-colored illustrations of young women in various costumes
- Invitation from the Ohio Society of California for launching of battleship "Ohio" San Francisco on May 15, 1901, with picture of battleship
- Thirty-one unidentified photos of waterfronts, wharves, shipping, railroads, etc.
- Map of Oakland and vicinity by Realty-Bonds and Finance Co., Oakland, 1905
- Map of Berkeley by Youngs and Barry, 1904
- Map of Alameda by Hammond & Hammond, 1898
- Pamphlet entitled "In the Matter of the Application Made on Behalf of Thomas J. Mooney for a Pardon," California State Printing Office, Sacramento, Calif. Apr. 21, 1932
- Recall flyer for Mayor Roebke of Alameda
- Art work of Clyde Lamborn as a child from the early 1900's and some school papers and art work by Robert S. Lamborn
Acquired from:
Date: 9/25/1993
