Clifford E. Rishell Collection, 1949-1961

Mayor Clifford Rishell with a member of the Oakland Boys' Clubs, February 9, 1959.
Mayor Clifford Rishell with a member of the Oakland Boys' Clubs, February 9, 1959. Oakland Public Library, Oakland History Center.

Clifford E. Rishell was mayor of Oakland, Calif. from 1949 to 1961. This collection documents his tenure as mayor in a range of settings, including meetings and public functions, and domestic and foreign travels. The collection includes photographs and scrapbooks containing invitations, programs, letters, mementos, newspaper clippings and birthday greetings.

(OHC COLL 2020-10)

10 boxes (5 linear feet)

Go here for a more detailed list of this collection's contents. 

Available at Oakland History Center, Main Library.