Subject: California -- History -- 19th century

Billhead from A. Greenbaum's business located at No. 130 J Street, one door above 5th, Sacramento, California. The billhead is dated August 5, 1858. The billhead indicates mercantile business activities.

Billhead from Jonas Schoenfeld's business located at 423 and 425 Jackson Street, San Francisco, California, dated August 21, 1877. The billhead is made out to Salomen D. Schoenfeld of Red Bluff, California. The document includes a biographical sketch of Salomen D. Schoenfeld detailing his emigration from Westphalia, Germany in 1836, his early business ventures in New York and California, his establishment of mercantile businesses in Red Bluff, Star City (Nevada), and Silver City (Idaho), his real estate holdings, family life, and involvement in the Masonic fraternity.

Billhead from S. W. Rosenstock & Co., boot and shoe merchants located at 32 & 34 Sansome Street, San Francisco, California. Dated April 24, 1875. The billhead advertises "California Made Goods" and notes that the company is the sole agent for National Guaranteed Rubber Boots. Marion Leventritt is listed as a partner.

Pamphlet containing the Constitution and By-Laws of the Association of Territorial Pioneers of California. Published in 1874. Lists members who were residents of California prior to September 9, 1850. Owned and signed by Abraham Mayer. The pamphlet includes the names Abraham Mayer, J. Goldman, Simon Greenewald, Isaac Lohman, and S. Nathan.

Membership certificate for the Society of California Pioneers, signed by Louis Sloss (President) and H.T. Graves (Secretary). Issued in San Francisco, California on April 28, 1885. The certificate features engravings and details the life and accomplishments of Louis Sloss and Hiram Throop Graves.

Tax receipt issued to Jacob Rich on December 16, 1872, by the San Bernardino County Tax Collector's Office in California. The receipt documents the payment of state and county taxes.