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Amelia Williams and Jennie Gagliardo standing beside automobile, 1950s; left to right, unidentified woman, Josephine Olcus, Amelia Williams, and Jennie Gagliardo.

Amalie Mine, a gold mine opened in the 1880s. It was discovered by Chris Mohr, a German, who named it for his sweetheart in Germany. Closed down in the 20th century.

Picture of Alvina Elementary School, constructed ca. 1912. The Alvina District was formed in 1912, and though affiliated with the Caruthers High (later, Caruthers Unified) School District, has been maintained as a discrete district. The present…

Alva Downing, from Monson precinct (See #318 in for halftone duplicate)

Picture of Alta Elementary School, constructed in 1916 at a total cost of $7,000. The Alta District was formed in 1914, was united with the Alta Union District in 1954, and became part of the Kings Canyon Unified School District in 1965. The present…

Costume Party for the Alta Club held at Moore's Opera House. The oriental costumes were from the production of the "Mikado" at the Opera House the year before.

Moore's Opera House Alta Club holds a costume party at the opera house in Porterville, CA, in 1909. (Photo courtesy of Porterville Library)