Print, Photographic

seminary landmark benicia

seminary landmark benicia

Name/Title

Print, Photographic

Entry/Object ID

2010.017.0195

Description

Newspaper photo of the dedication ceremonies for the California State Historical Landmark honoring the 1852 founding in Benicia of the Young Ladies Seminary -- forerunner of today's Mills College (May 2, 1965). Given to Jack O'Grady by Benicia Herald editor Marcus Griffin. Shown in the photo are: Anne von Colditz age 10 and her mother Mrs. Herbert W. von Colditz from Lafayette. Anne inspired the historic occasion. Her mother is national president of the Mills Alumnae Association.

Collection

Benicia Historical Museum Collection

Made/Created

Date made

May 2, 1965