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Polhemus (Charles B.) Family Albums

Owning Institution: Sourisseau Academy for State and Local History

About this Collection

Part of the Edith C. Smith Collection, these albums are a
rare collection of photographs taken by members of this important California family
of their various estates, family members and their activities, and early automobile
excursions throughout Northern California. View collection guide.

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157 items found in this collection

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17-Mile Drive
Agricultural laborers working at drying fruit at Coyote Ranch
Almaden, on the first run of the Santa Clara Automobile Club
Approaching Long Bridge, San Benito River
Approaching Stone Bridge
Apricot tree, laden with fruit, likely at Coyote Ranch
Apricots on a tree at Coyote Ranch
Arriving at Derby Home, Almaden
Auto parked at the curb
Auto Picnic at Lion Ranch
Auto Picnic at Lion Ranch
Auto Picnic at Lion Ranch
Auto Picnic at Lion Ranch
Auto Picnic at Lion Ranch
Auto rollover on forest road
Auto touring through a forest, possibly on 17-Mile Drive
Automobile paused on the road
Automobiles on the road outside the town of Warm Springs
Balboa in the Bay
Beach at Santa Cruz
Bend in the Road
Broken fruit tree, likely at Coyote Ranch orchard
Capitola Hotel
Car Wreck at the Del Monte Race Course, Roy Rehm killed
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