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  1. Photograph of Old Mill Park from Mill Valley Lumber Company, date unknown - Mill Valley Lumber Company Collection

    A black & white photograph of Old Mill Park, date unknown Framed print was displayed at Mill Valley Lumber Company. Date the photo was printed and framed is unknown.

    Record Type: Archive

    2012.113.024
  2. Photograph of a Robert Dollar Co. locomotive from Mill Valley Lumber Company, date unknown - Mill Valley Lumber Company Collection

    A photograph of a locomotive from The Robert Dollar Co., circa 1920s-1930s. Framed inkjet print was displayed at Mill Valley Lumber Company. Date the photo was printed and framed is unknown.

    Record Type: Archive

    2012.113.020 framed
  3. Photograph of a lumber mill yard from Mill Valley Lumber Company, date unknown - Mill Valley Lumber Company Collection

    A photograph of a lumber mill yard, circa late 1910s - 1920s. Art was displayed at Mill Valley Lumber Company. Date the print was framed is unknown.

    Record Type: Archive

    2012.113.019
  4. Photograph of lumber for San Francisco 1906 Earthquake rebuilding from Mill Valley Lumber Company, date unknown - Mill Valley Lumber Company Collection

    A photograph of lumber in San Francisco for rebuilding after the 1906 Earthquake. Framed print was displayed at Mill Valley Lumber Company. Date the photo was printed and framed is unknown. Included captions reads: 1906 San Francisco Earthquake Lumber for Rebuilding

    Record Type: Archive

    2012.113.021
  5. Point Reyes Lighthouse - Postcards

    Postcard shows a photo of the Point Reyes Lighthouse, built in1870.

    Record Type: Archive

    Point Reyes Lighthouse
  6. Pompador Rock, Mt. Tamalpais, California - Postcards

    Front of postcard depicts Pompador Rock, which resembles a giant stone face with a pompador. Printed on the front are the following words: "5055. Pompador Rock, Mt. Tamalpais, California." The back of the postcard is left blank. The publisher information

    Record Type: Archive

    Pompador Rock, Mt. Tamalpais, California
  7. Port of Nova Albion - Postcards

    Postcard shows photo of Port of Nova Albion, where Sir Francis Drake landed in 1579. On Back, handwritten: Lincoln- We have about 100 members. How about you? Hope we get to meet one day! Dotty Leithiest for B.H.S Lincolk Fairley Mt. Tam History Project.

    Record Type: Archive

    Port of Nova Albion
  8. Portion of Lot 23, Block 6, Map 5, 1905 - Maps

    A blueprint map showing a lot of land owned by M. M. O'Shaughnessy, located along Tamalpais Avenue and bordered on the west by property belonging to the Congregational Church, 1905.

    Record Type: Archive

    Portion of Lot 23, Block 6, Map 5, 1905
  9. Portion of Lot 331, Map No. 5, Mill Valley Cal., 1905 - Maps

    A blueprint map showing a portion of a lot near Marguerite Avenue, with latitudes and longitudes, 1905.

    Record Type: Archive

    Portion of Lot 331, Map No. 5, Mill Valley Call., 1905
  10. Portion of Map No. 7 Surveyed by A.D. Avery, 1906. Mill Valley, Calif. - Maps

    A blueprint map showing the land plots near Montford Avenue and Molino, Mill Valley, California. Owners of plots noted on map.

    Record Type: Archive

    Portion of Map No. 7 Surveyed by A.D. Avery, 1906. Mill Valley, Calif.
  11. Postcard of Mill Valley displayed at Mill Valley Lumber Company, date unknown - Mill Valley Lumber Company Collection

    A color postcard of Mill Valley. Printed at the top: 2085 A View of Portion of the Town of Mill Valley, California. Postcard was matted, framed, and displayed at Mill Valley Lumber Company. Date that the postcard was framed is unknown.

    Record Type: Archive

    2012.113.026
  12. Postcard of Old Mill Park from Mill Valley Lumber Company, circa 1900s - Mill Valley Lumber Company Collection

    A color postcard of Old Mill Park, circa 1900s. One cent Franklin stamp on verso was issued beginning in 1903. Postmark is May 12, location and year are unreadable. Addressed to Miss Bessie L. Ste[?] and sent by EER. Published by Lockwoods Pharmacy, Mill Valley, Cal. Postcard was matted, framed, and displayed at Mill Valley Lumber Company. Date that the postcard was framed is unknown.

    Record Type: Archive

    2012.113.025
  13. Pount Reyes National Seashore - Postcards

    Postcard shows the view of the Pacific Ocean from the end of Beat Valley Trasil, looking northwest along the coast.

    Record Type: Archive

    Pount Reyes National Seashore
  14. Print of Redwood Highway hung at Mill Valley Lumber Company, date unknown - Mill Valley Lumber Company Collection

    Reproduction print of a photograph of Redwood Highway (circa 1920s) originally displayed at Mill Valley Lumber Company.

    Record Type: Archive

    2012.113.015
  15. Profile Rock - Postcards

    Photo of a rock that resembles the profile of a person, as seen from slightly below it

    Record Type: Archive

    Profile Rock
  16. Profile Rock near the Summit of Mt. Tamalpais, California - Postcards

    The front of the postcard depicts a rock formation on Mt. Tamalpais known as Profile Rock. The text printed at the top of the postcard reads, "Profile Rock near the Summit of Mt. Tamalpais, California." The back of the postcard is left blank. Publisher information is iven as "M. Rieder, Publ., Los Angeles, Cal. and Leipzig. No 3387." There is a pink stamp which reads, "Made in Germany."

    Record Type: Archive

    Profile Rock near the Summit of Mt. Tamalpais, California
  17. Profile Rock near the Summit of Mt. Tamalpais, California, postmarked - Postcards

    Front of postcard shows side view of Profile Rock on Mt. Tamalpais. Profile Rock is a rock formation which looks like a human profile. The text at the bottom of the postcard reads, "Profile Rock, near Summit of Mt. Tamalpais, California. (2592 feet eleva

    Record Type: Archive

    Profile Rock near the Summit of Mt. Tamalpais, California, postmarked
  18. Profile Rock, Mt. Tamalpais, California, No. 117 - Postcards

    Front of postcard depicts a photograph of Profile Rock, a giant rock formation shaped like a human profile. The text in the upper right hand corner of the postcard reads, "117. Profile Rock, Mt. Tamalpais, Cal." The back of the postcard is left blank, wi

    Record Type: Archive

    Profile Rock, Mt. Tamalpais, California, No. 117
  19. Profile Rock, Near Summit - Postcards

    Postcard shows color photo of Profile Rock, a landmark near the summit of Mount Tamalpais

    Record Type: Archive

    Profile Rock, Near Summit
  20. Profile Rock, near summit of Mt. Tamalpais, California - Postcards

    Postcard showing Profile Rock and the walking path underneath it. There is a handwritten message on the back and it was postmarked in San Rafael on May 31, 1907.

    Record Type: Archive

    Profile Rock, near summit of Mt. Tamalpais, California
  21. Promotional Cards, 2001 - Mill Valley Film Festival Collection

    Three promotional folded cards for the 24th Mill Valley Film Festival featuring the photograph used for that year's program.

    Record Type: Archive

    Promotional Cards, 2001
  22. Raffle ticket for the Closing Night Gala, 1983 - Mill Valley Film Festival Collection

    Raffle ticket for the Closing Night Gala of the sixth Mill Valley Film Festival. Ticket reads: The 1983 Mill Valley Film Festival presents a Fastasy Abroad Recommended Donation - $5.00. Win Two Round Trips to One of These Exotic Film Festivals London, Toronto, Hong Kong. Airfare, Accomodations, and Festival Attendance Inclusive. Drawing date Aug. 10, 1983 - Closing night of 6th M.V.F.F. No consideration necessary to win. Retain this portion f...

    Record Type: Archive

    Raffle ticket for the Closing Night Gala, 1983
  23. Railroad Station at Mill Valley, Marin County, California - Postcards

    Colorized postcard of the Mill Valley Depot featuring passersby and train cars. Front of postcard is printed with the following text: "No. 423. Railroad station at Mill Valley, Marin County, California." Back of postcard is printed with the following: "Chas. Weidner, San Francisco, Calif. Made in Germany." Correspondence to a Mrs. Pearl Cook of San Francisco from a Mrs. Drew of San Rafael, California, on back. Postcard is stamped and postmarked ...

    Record Type: Archive

    Railroad Station at Mill Valley, Marin County, California
  24. Ralston Lovell White Collection - Ralston Lovell White Collection

    Ralston Lovell White Collection 1981.142 .001 - Bound book of letters written by Ralston White, 1905-1906 .002 - Album of photographs of Garden of Allah, circa 1910-1915 .003 - Small diary of motor trips, 1910-1911 .004 - Packet of letters to Ralston White, 1911-1928 .005 - Book, "The Garden of Allah", inscribed by Ralston White in 1919 and 1972 .006 - Diary of a Trip Taken to Europe, by S.W. Buck, esq., 1954 .007 - Diary of a Trip Round...

    Record Type: Archive

    1981_142
  25. Record of Absent Voters, 1938-1971 - Archives

    Handwritten record of absentee voters in Mill Valley municipal and special elections from April 12, 1938 to June 29, 1971.

    Record Type: Archive

    1981.150
  26. Recording of "Stories of Druid Heights" event - Archives

    Audio recording of "Stories of Druid Heights" event held at the Mill Valley Public Library on June 25th, 2018. The event was described on the Library website as follows: "Share your stories about the Muir Woods enclave where Alan Watts, Elsa Gidlow and other literary luminaries once lived. Or come and listen as others discuss this unique bohemian community. Author and former Druid Heights resident Hallie Iglehart Austen will moderate." The eve...

    Record Type: Archive

    Mill Valley Public Library logo
  27. Redwood Bridge - Postcards

    Postcard shows a photo of a bridge hewn from redwood trees, with living trees in the background.

    Record Type: Archive

    Redwood Bridge
  28. Redwood Creek - Postcards

    Postcard shows a photo of Redwood Creek, a small creek within Muir Woods National Monument. There is a small waterfall about midway through the photo. It is surrounded by trees hanging over the bank.

    Record Type: Archive

    Redwood Creek
  29. Redwood Drive - Postcards

    Postcard shows dirt road surrounded by redwood trees which climb out of the frame. A figure is visible leaning against one of the trees.

    Record Type: Archive

    Redwood Drive
  30. Redwood Tree, Men in It - Postcards

    Postcard shows photo of partially chopped down redwood tree, with two loggers lying down within cut. This is to show the width of the tree, approx 13 feet. Back of Postcard: Small typed notes attched to back of postcard, with glue. Note reads as follows: History Room I hope that you can use this card for your files on Muir Woods. (Note, it's published by Muir Woods Inn, but I'll bet the scene was shot in Humboldt &c Co.) R H Dillion

    Record Type: Archive

    Redwood Tree, Men in It
  31. Register for items temporarily out of the History Room and also for books missing - Lucretia Little History Room Adminstrative Collection

    One green and grey compostion book, with the title Register for items temporarily out of the History Room and also for books missing - Walk into History project on last page. Inside back cover has a document called "Instructions for Walk Into History Project" taped to it. Book has a handwritten reigster showing items borrowed, the date borrowed and returned. The last page has a list. totled "Walk into History Project" with a list of years, from ...

    Record Type: Archive

    Register for items temporarily out of History Room
  32. Roads and Trails of the Golden Gate - Maps

    Roads and Trails of the Golden Gate. A guide to the best hikes, road and mountain bike rides from Golden Gate Park to Mount Tamalpais. Lists specific hikes and bike rides with desciptions and distances.

    Record Type: Archive

    Roads and Trails of the Golden Gate
  33. Rocky Summit of Mt. Tamalpais - Postcards

    Aerial View of Mill Valley and San Francisco, in the distance

    Record Type: Archive

    Rocky Summit of Mt. Tamalpais
  34. Roman Gladiator, Mount Tamalpais, California - Al Graves Collection

    Colorized postcard, view of "Roman Gladiator" rock near summit of Mt. Tamalpais. Caption on front: "[#]2018 - Roman Gladiator, Mount Tamalpais, California." 2 copies: one, postmarked 1909, has blank verso; the second has a handwritten note.

    Record Type: Archive

    Roman Gladiator, Mount Tamalpais, California
  35. Ross Landing - Postcards

    Postcard shows photo of a painting on the wall. Painting is identified as Ross Landing, 1880's

    Record Type: Archive

    Ross Landing
  36. Roy Rogers & Norton Buffalo Travellin' Tracks - Jeanie Patterson Sweetwater Collection

    Roy Rogers and Norton Buffalo, walking on train tracks. Handwritten on poster:" Sweetwater Wed. Dec. 30th 1992". The poster is signed on the back by Norton Buffalo with a message reading "Jeannie: Thought you might use these! Hope your Holidays are wonderful!!! Lots of love to you & all of the Sweetwater gang. Norton B. Ho Ho Ho." There's a sketch of a buffalo under his name.

    Record Type: Archive

    Roy Rogers & Norton Buffalo Travellin' Tracks
  37. Ruby Scott Latin menu, 1925 - Ephemera

    Digital scan of a scroll-like menu created by Tamalpais High teacher Ruby Scott for a 1925 dinner. Scott, who taught Latin, Greek, and French at Tamalpais High from 1913 to 1957, held an annual "Roman Dinner" for her Latin students. The dinner featured a menu written in Latin and Roman dishes.

    Record Type: Archive

    Roman Dinner menu, 1925
  38. S.S Eureka, that used to ferry passengers between San Francisco and Sausalito - Postcards

    Picture of steam boat with "Southwestern Pacific" and "Eureka" visible on the side, in the middle of the water. Title at bottom left of front, with Jan 1198 written in bottom right On Back: "Hello to the Bagshaws from me"

    Record Type: Archive

    S.S Eureka, that used to ferry passengers between San Francisco and Sausalito
  39. Sales brochure for Grace Cushing's Subdivision of Blithedale, 1912 - Jenkins Family Collection

    Original sales brochure for Grace Cushing's Subdivision of Blithedale showing subdivision maps.

    Record Type: Archive

    Sales brochure for Grace Cushing's Subdivision of Blithedale, 1912
  40. San Anselmo & Drake's Estero - Postcards

    Two sided postcard, with one side showing Drake's Estero, with a farm in the foreground, the other showing downtown San Anselmo, with Mount Tamalpais in the background.

    Record Type: Archive

    San Anselmo & Drake's Estero
  41. San Anselmo Train Depot - Postcards

    Postcard shows a photo of the San Anselmo Train Station. There is one man waiting for a train and another walking as if to enter the train station.

    Record Type: Archive

    San Anselmo Train Depot
  42. San Francisco Bay from Mt. Tamalpais California - Postcards

    Postcard depticts the view of San Francisco Bay as seen from Mt. Tamalpais. There is a small clustering of homes representing Mill Valley, and further in the background, there are several ships sailing in the Bay. Printed on the front of the postcard is the following text: "San Francisco Bay from Mt. Tamalpais, California." The back of the postcard is printed with "M. Rieder, Publ., Los Angeles, Cal. No. 3844, Made in Germany." There is a handwr...

    Record Type: Archive

    San Francisco Bay from Mt. Tamalpais California
  43. San Francisco Bay from Mt. Tamalpais, California - Postcards

    Front of postcard depicts view of San Francisco Bay and surrounds as seen from Mt. Tamalpais. The caption on the front reads, "145 - San Francisco City and Bay from Mt. Tamalpais, California." The back of the postcard contains a handwritten message, and is postmarked 1907. Publisher information given as "Edward H. Mitchell, Publisher, San Francisco."

    Record Type: Archive

    San Francisco Bay from Mt. Tamalpais, California
  44. San Francisco City and Bay from Mt. Tamalpais, California - Postcards

    Front of postcard displays view of Mill Valley and San Francisco Bay as seen from Mt. Tamalpais. Back of postcard is addressed to a Mrs. Wolff. Printed text on back of postcard reads, "Edward H. Mitchell, Publisher, San Francisco."

    Record Type: Archive

    San Francisco City and Bay from Mt. Tamalpais, California
  45. San Francisco Theolgical Seminary - Postcards

    Postcard shows photo of San Francisco Semiary, in Ross Valley. Scott Hall is to the left, a classroom building, and Geneva Hall, library and chapel. The former was built in 1891 and the latter in 1952

    Record Type: Archive

    San Francisco Theolgical Seminary
  46. San Francisco Theological Seminary, San Anselmo - Postcards

    Postcard shows San Francisco Theological Seminary, specifically Geneva Hall & Montgomery Hall, both located on the top of "Seminary Hill."

    Record Type: Archive

    San Francisco Theological Seminary, San Anselmo
  47. San Francisco Waterfront - Postcards

    Postcard shows photo of San Francisco Waterfront, as seen from a ferry boat. THe pier and ferry building are visable, as is Coit Tower

    Record Type: Archive

    San Francisco Waterfront
  48. San Francisco's Chinatown At Night - Postcards

    Postcard shows photo of Chinatown, with trolly comig down the hill. On Back, typed: Dear Ms. Percy: Thanks for the address of Dorothy Hood, I'm changing the ackowledgements to recognize her as a former librarian, and also the MV Public Library itself. I hope you can find something regarding the accident on the railroad "In the canyon". If necessary, I can search that month's newspaper at the County LOibrary or the Bancroft. We appreciate y...

    Record Type: Archive

    San Francisco's Chinatown At Night
  49. San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge - Postcards

    Postcard shows photo of the view of the San Francisco-Bay Bridge as seen from the slopes of Mt. Tamalpais.

    Record Type: Archive

    San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge
  50. San Quentin Prison - Postcards

    Postcard shopws aerial photo of San Quentin State Prison, situated on Point Quentin. Mount Tamalpais is in the background.

    Record Type: Archive

    San Quentin Prison

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