Author: Various
Title: A Small Archive of Adolph Sutro-Related Items
Description: Various, 1895. Softcover. A small collection of items, dating from 1895 to 1906, related to San Francisco's first German-American Jewish mayor, wealthy landowner, businessman, and founder of the Sutro Baths Adolph Heinrich Joseph Sutro (1830 – 1898).- "Official Program, Sutro Baths, Sunday, Jan. 7, 1906." Large brochure; 12 x 9; pp. [4]; newsprint stock, printed in black and illustrated with several drawings; fragile, with several closed cuts and chips to edges and corners; good to very good condition. The program advertised the Sutro Baths - a sprawling entertainment complex for the masses, featuring pools, restaurants, museums and more - and outlined the special events to be had that day at the Grand Aquatic Exhibition. It also featured ads for various San Francisco businesses.- "A Letter by One David Forster to His Honor, Mayor Adolph Sutro. May 20, 1895" Printed document, signed in pencil; single sheet, recto only; 8 1/2 x 5 1/4; minor wear to margins and corners; very good to near fine condition. The letter, by "a qualified elector of this city," urges Sutro to appoint Mr. Samuel Foster as one of the new Board of Election Commissioners of the City and County of San Francisco."- "Two Blank Payment Slips, Issued by Alexander Watson, Agent for Adolph Sutro. Not Dated, ca 1895." Single sheets, recto only; printed in black, blue, and red ink; oblong 3 1/4 x 8; slight vertical crease to one of them, else very minor wear; near fine condition. The numbered slips state: "..... Your note, with interest, amounting to $.... is due and payable at this office on the..... instant. Ill.: 0. 2.

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