Contra Costa County (Calif.).; Local history -- Contra Costa County (Calif.).; Maps -- 1840-1850.; Mines and mineral resources -- California.;
“Mining map of California 1850, Map of the Mining District of California by Wm. A. Jackson”. The legend (“Explanation”) includes symbols for: “City or Town, Ranch, Workings for Gold, Indian Villages”. The area of the map includes a section of...
Art, American -- 19th Century.; Art, American -- 20th Century.; Art, American -- West (U.S.).; Art, Modern -- 19th century -- United States.;
In 1995 The Dean and Margaret Lesher Foundation donated 24 bronze sculptures to the Contra Costa County Library System. The Foundation was bequeathed an extensive artwork collection from the late Dean Lesher. Mr. Lesher was an avid collector of...
In 1995 The Dean and Margaret Lesher Foundation donated 24 bronze sculptures to the Contra Costa County Library System. The Foundation was bequeathed an extensive artwork collection from the late Dean Lesher. Mr. Lesher was an avid collector of...
Contra Costa County (Calif.).; Local history -- Contra Costa County (Calif.).; Patwin Indians.; Indians of North America -- California.;
Patwin Indian basket, sub-hemispherical bowl, redbud on three rod foundation, 19th century. “The Patwin occupied the territory west of the Sacramento River, to the foothills of the Coast Range in the west and to San Pablo and Suisun bays in the...
