Glass plate negatives from Acampo, CA.


Please help us identify these people and places.  The glass plates were loaned to us to scan.  They were found in Acampo and seem to be scenes from about 100 years ago of the truck farming that was so popular in that era.  If you can identify any of them, please call 209-745-0951 and talk with Genie Olson.  Or email to

Are these people a family, or employees of a produce business?

These people may be a family, or employees of a produce firm.

Who is this baby?

Any idea who this baby is?

The same baby in Acampo, California

Do you know someone who might recognize this baby?

This appears to be drying fruit next to a railroad line.

Drying fruit next to a railroad line.

Unknown horseman in Acampo, CA

The degradation of the chemicals on the glass can be seen on the horse's head.  Did Acampo ever have this much snow?

Who is the man with the team of horses?

Can you recognize this man?

The same man and team in Acampo, California

The same man and team of horses.

In our efforts to document the local history, people offer up information and photos.  This is an example.  Do you know any old timers that could be interviewed for an oral history?  We need to do this while they are still here.  Are you willing to help us in these efforts?

 

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