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Delta Narratives: Saving The Historical And Cultural Heritage Of The Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, Steve Boilard, Robert Benedetti, Margit Aramburu, Gregg Camfield, Philip Garone, Jennifer Helzer, Reuben Smith, William Swagerty, Marcia Eymann, Tod Ruhstaller, David Stuart, Leigh Johnsen, Dylan Mcdonald, Michael J. Wurtz, Blake Roberts, Margo Lentz-Meyer

College of the Pacific Faculty Reports

From August 2014 through July 2015, the Delta Narratives project, on contract to the Delta Protection Commission, addressed two questions. First, in what ways does the historical experience of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta contribute to an understanding of key themes in regional and American history? Second, how might Delta stories gain wider appreciation within the region, throughout Northern California, and among people in the rest of California and beyond?

Scholars on the project team documented ways the history of the Delta illustrates trends in land management and reclamation, technological shifts in transportation and agriculture, the impact of ethnicity and labor …

Railroads In Tuolumne County, California : Their Role And Importance To Specific Industries And Their Impact On County Economic Development, 1897-1917, Kyle K. Wyatt

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

During most of the nineteenth century and the early years of the twentieth numerous railroads were built throughout America. Some. grew into gigantic systems with names we recognize today; Southern Pacific, Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe, Chesapeake & Ohio. Others faded into oblivion. But all, successful or not, were built to fill transportation needs.

In Tuolumne County, California, located along the Mother. Lode and stretching into the high Sierra Nevada, the first railroad reached the county in 1897. By World War I a number of rail lines had been built. Several, having served their purpose, had already been removed by …

Dan White To George Agnost, 22 November 1978, Dan White

Mayor Moscone

Letter claiming that he, Dan White, did not really resign

Dan White To George Moscone, 10 November 1978, Dan White

Mayor Moscone

Dan White's resignation letter

San Francisco Magazine Article, George Moscone

Mayor Moscone

Article written by Moscone highlighting his accomplishments as mayor

Moscone's Proposition 13 Article, George Moscone

Mayor Moscone

Moscone writes about his views on Proposition 13 in an article for Brief/case Magazine.

Yerba Buena Center Statement [Moscone Center], George Moscone

Mayor Moscone

Moscone's Remarks on the Yerba Buena Center (YBC) Project

Mayor's Statement Against The Briggs Initiative Petition, George Moscone

Mayor Moscone

Moscone's statement affirming his opposition to the Briggs Initiative

Gay Rights: Sf, Yes; Sj, No, Bay Area Reporter

Mayor Moscone

Article about Moscone signing the Human Rights Ordinance, pictured with Harvey Milk

Mayor's Newsletter, George Moscone

Mayor Moscone

Newsletter discussing policy and the mayor's decisions

Bay Area Rapid Transit (Bart) Advertisment, [Circa 1978], Bay Area Rapid Transit

Mayor Moscone

Clippings about BART Advertisment

George Moscone To Board Of Supervisors, 19 October 1976, George Moscone

Mayor Moscone

Moscone's letter to Board of Supervisors appointing Jim Jones to Housing Authority.

One Market Plaza, Southern Pacific Land Company

Mayor Moscone

Moscone giving a speech at the opening of One Market Plaza

George Moscone To Norman Taylor, 21 July 1976, George Moscone

Mayor Moscone

A letter by George Moscone expressing his support for Affirmative Action programs

Senior Citizen Gold Card, George Moscone

Mayor Moscone

A letter by George Moscone expressing his support for a senior citizen discount card in San Francisco

George Moscone To Kenneth John Azbill, 28 June 1976, George Moscone

Mayor Moscone

Moscone's letter of support for the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) nutritional program

George Moscone To Joan Dillon, 9 June 1976, George Moscone

Mayor Moscone

Moscone's letter with regard to considering a minority or woman for chief librarian

Jim Jones To George Moscone, 3 June 1976, Jim Jones

Mayor Moscone

Letter from Jim Jones asking Moscone to appoint people, and about Jones' position for the Housing Authority

Statement To National League, George Moscone

Mayor Moscone

Statement Moscone made to Nationl League on keeping the San Francisco Giants in San Francisco

William E. Dauer To George Moscone, 23 February 1976, Chamber Of Commerce

Mayor Moscone

Letter of support to Moscone from Chamber of Commerce

Henry Kissinger To George Moscone, 12 February 1976, Henry Kissinger

Mayor Moscone

Letter thanking Moscone for his hospitality

Harvey Milk To George Moscone, 26 January 1976, Harvey Milk

Mayor Moscone

Letter to Moscone from Milk in response to an article

Inaugural Address, George Moscone

Mayor Moscone

Inaugural invite and prepared speech by Moscone

Ceta Employers’ Guide, Manpower

Mayor Moscone

A pamphlet for employers explaining how the CETA program will work with George Moscone’s picture on the cover

Food Advertising To Children, George Moscone

Senator Moscone

Senate Joint Resolution 3 press release about food advertising to children

Marijuana Laws, George Moscone

Senator Moscone

Moscone's statement on decriminalizing marijuana

Senator Moscone Argues Sb 400, Moscone Newsmaker

Senator Moscone

Senator Moscone arguing successfully before the Senate Education Committee for SB 400

Senator Moscone At San Rafael High School, Tim Thompson

Senator Moscone

Picture of Senator Moscone giving address at San Rafael High School

Death Penalty Statement, George Moscone

Senator Moscone

Statement of George Moscone's view on Death Penalty

Bussing Statement, George Moscone

Senator Moscone

Moscone's Statement on school bussing