Name/Title
Napa Register Print roomEntry/Object ID
1985.2.12Description
Photograph of Napa Valley Register interior. Editor and owner George M. Francis is center with hand in pocket.
Note on back: "The 'Napa Valley Register' newspaper was established in the city of Napa by the late Joseph Horrell, August 10, 1863. The name has changed to Napa Register, January 2 1864. The following men at various times had an interest in it: J. Horrell, August 10, 1863. L. Hoxie Strong, October, 1863. N. E. White, January 2, 1864. R. Montgomery, April 28, 1866. R. D. Hopkins and John Coghlan, October 29, 1870. George M. Francis Sr., February 1, 1881. The above is taken from the Lymand L. Palmer's History of Napa and Lake Counties, p. 274. The following are a few members of the firm who held one half interest at different times: G. W. Henning, February 10, 1872. Charles A. Gardner, May 17, 1873. S. M. Tool January 9, 1875. As time went on Goerge M. Francis Sr. purchased the paper back, and on February 1, 1881, he became sole owner. Later he took in his son, George Francis Jr. as an associate, and after the death of Geroge Francis Sr., became owner. This is the printing room of the Napa Register located on First and Coombs streets, Napa, California. Grey haired man with hand in pocket, George M. Francis Sr., Editor, Publisher and Owner. He also served as Postmaster of the City of Napa during all the Republican Administration until his death. Young man holfing his hat standing by the grey haired man, George Francis Jr., son of George M. He was a member of the Unity Hosecart Co. No 1 (Volunteers), Napa, California which was organized 1884. Employee face not clear Eddie Perry, who was killed in a horse and cart accident. Employee at the door Herman Muller, foreman at the Napa Register also a member of the Unity Hosecart Co. No. 1 (volunteers) organized 1884. Employee by the window operating machine Martin Wittlinger, linotype operator for the Napa Valley Register. He was a member of the Napa Hook and Ladder Co. No.1 (volunteers) organized February 1873. Martin joined July 16, 1886. Employee standing by the desk Ed Shepard, printer and a member of the Napa Hook and Ladder co. No.1 volunteers, organized February 1873. Ed joined July 16, 1886. Employee with mustache standing by the light, Lewis T. Hayman, manager. All have passed in, and are buried in Tulocay cemetary, Napa, Ca. *all married with the exception of Eddie Perry."
Location: PF108A #2835Collection
PhotographsAcquisition
Accession
1985.2Source or Donor
Foley, RobertAcquisition Method
GiftCredit Line
Robert FoleyLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Print, PhotographicNomenclature Primary Object Term
PhotographNomenclature Sub-Class
Graphic DocumentsNomenclature Class
Documentary ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsSearch Terms
PF108A Napa City: Businesses, Downtown, Napa Valley Register, Napa Register, NewspapersRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Francis, George M.Create Date
January 22, 2011Update Date
May 28, 2026
