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A biographical sketch and photo of Thomas Francis Coyle. Mr. Coyle was Chief of Police, at City Hall, in Fresno, California. He had a number of years as patrolman and sergeant prior to becoming chief. In 1888 he married Nellie Anton. They lived at…

Valley in the background, purple border. Grapes vines on the top. Brand name centered, with blue lettering.

photo caption: Another symphony of sky and land but minus the electric wires, therefore not quite a masterpiece.

Horseback rider leading pack mules down the Muir Trail near Mono Creek. The John Muir Trail is 211 miles long and runs from Yosemite Valley to Mount Whitney. Named after John Muir, the 19th century naturalist and conservationist who was…

Close-up view of swimming pool used by patients of Stony Brook Retreat, Kern County's tuberculosis facility 1928-1968

Group on rocks near turbulent stream.

Shows adult and children at Stony Brook's swimming pool. Outdoor shower-head is visible in background.

Red and purple background, black border. Brand name center top, white lettering with gold and black border.

Man with broom sweeping sidewalk.

The Swanson log cabin was built by John Swanson in the late 1850's, east of Visalia, CA, on the south side of what now is Highway 198.