Name/Title
Program for Rowing and Sailing RegattaEntry/Object ID
Archives 1900Tags
RowingScope and Content
Program for PAA (Pacific Athletic Association) rowing and sailing regatta on occasion of Semi-Centennial Admission Day Celebration (of California's admission as a state) on Sunday, September 9, 1900. All rowing races start from Channel Street. Sailing events start at Powell St. Wharf.
Rectangular folded program, title on front, events and names of rowers/colors and judges/timers listed on two inside pages, names of officers/organizing committee/honorary judges listed on back.
Participating clubs: Alameda, Ariel, Dolphin, Pioneer, South End, Stockton, Triton.
Sailing events for Whitehall boats, Fishermen's boats; names of boats, cash prizes listed.
Inside page bottom right mentions "grand nautical display" coordinated with the Pacific International Yacht Club Association, followed by a yacht race.
Pencil notes on several events, mostly times.Archive Details
Date(s) of Creation
September 9, 1900Archive Notes
Cataloged by Morgan Kulla 8/11/21Condition
Overall Condition
FairDate Examined
August 11, 2021Acquisition
Acquisition Method
DonationNotes
Donated by Deborah McKelvie of Citrus Heights, CA; found among papers of her father's family, July 2021.
