Letters to Jane Voiles regarding Oakland Historic Houses, 1942-1943

Map showing late 19th century residents of Tenth Street, between West and Brush, drawn by Elizabeth Gray Potter in a letter to Jane Voiles dated June 1, 1942.
Map showing late 19th century residents of Tenth Street, between West and Brush, drawn by Elizabeth Gray Potter in a letter to Jane Voiles dated June 1, 1942. Oakland Public Library, Oakland History Center.

Nine letters to Oakland resident Mrs. Jane Voiles containing the senders' personal reminiscences of their childhood homes, and surrounding neighborhoods, in Oakland, California. Includes the houses of Frank Soulé, W.G. Glascock, Nathaniel Gray (located at 760 10th Street), Edward C. Williams, Albert Miller, John Wedderspoon (located at 14th and Union, later owned by John L. Bradbury), George W. McNear, Henry D. Bacon, Ralph W. Kirkham, Edward Tompkins, and C.L. Shafter, as well as some information on Fabiola Hospital, the Adams Point district and Lake Merritt. Also includes a hand drawn floor plan for the Wedderspoon House, and a map of the Gray's block of 10th Street, between Brush and West Streets, listing most of the surrounding neighbors.

(OHC MSS VOILES)

1 folder, (.02 linear feet)

Available at Oakland History Center, Main Library.