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Description
The story of the pioneers who settled the Santa Clara Valley, and Oak Hill Memorial cemetery where many of them are buried. Tells the story of San Jose using early woodcuts, pictures, and live footage shot at Oak Hill cemetery. The history is dealt with in order to show the importance of Oak Hill in our heritage. Details mentioned in the film include Donner Party survivors settling in San Jose, the Civil War and Oak Hill, opening of stores, and about the bank and courthouse, and, finally, about the Chapel of Roses and the traditional sunrise Easter service at Oak Hill.
Type
moving image
Format
Sound Color 16mm film
Extent
1 Reel of 1
Identifier
1997-216-1163 casjhsj_000085
Language
English
Subject
Cemeteries Pioneers--California Oak Hill Memorial Park (San José, Calif.)
Place
San Jose (Calif.) Santa Clara Valley (Santa Clara County, Calif.)
Provenance
History San Jose California Revealed is supported by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.
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