Jacobson

History of Long Beach, California

Long Beach Community Book

The “Long Beach Community Book,” authored by Walter H. Case and published in 1948 by A.H. Cawston, is an extensive exploration of the history and development of Long Beach, California. The book is divided into two main sections: a historical narrative and biographical sketches. The first part of the book offers a detailed account of Long Beach’s evolution from its early beginnings to a thriving city. It covers various aspects of the city’s growth, including its geographical advantages, municipal governance, public facilities, educational institutions, and notable events such as epochal oil discoveries and the impact of wartime activities. The narrative also addresses challenges faced by the city, such as land subsidence and the major issue of tideland rights. The second part of the book comprises biographical sketches of significant Long Beach citizens, both past and present, highlighting their contributions to the community.

Kansas Registrations of Enemy Aliens, 1917 – 1921

Enemy Alien Registration Affidavit for Bernhardt Vick - Cropped Photo

The series contains original affidavits of registration that record personal information about each registrant, their photograph affixed to the majority of documents, and the registrants fingerprints. All of these are specific to Kansas, and most have the actual documents attached.

Progressive Men of Western Colorado

Early Life in Colorado

This manuscript, in its essence, is a collection of 948 biographies of prominent men and women, all leading citizens of Western Colorado. In this context, Western Colorado encompasses the counties of Archuleta, Chaffee, Delta, Eagle, Garfield, Gunnison, Hinsdale, La Plata, Lake, Mesa, Mineral, Moffat, Montezuma, Montrose, Ouray, Pitkin, Rio Blanco, Routt, San Juan, and San Miguel.

Descendants of Alexander Bisset Munro of Bristol, Maine

Munro Family

Alexander Bisset Munro was born 25 Dec. 1793 at Inverness, Scotland to Donald and Janet (Bisset) Munro. Alexander left Scotland at the age of 14, and lived in Dimecrana in the West Indies for 18 years. He owned a plantation, raising cotton, coffee and other produce. He brought produce to Boston Massachusetts on the ship of Solomon Dockendorff. To be sure he got his money, Solomon asked his to come home with him, where he met Solomon’s sister, Jane Dockendorff. Alexander went back to the West Indies, sold out, and moved to Round Pond, Maine, and married Jane. They had 14 children: Janet, Alexander, Margaret, Nancy, Jane, Mary, Solomon, Donald, John, William, Bettie, Edmund, Joseph and Lydia.

News from New England – King Phillip’s War

In a detailed account of King Philip’s War, reports describe intense battles between English settlers and Native Americans, beginning in June 1675. The document recounts numerous assaults and atrocities, highlighting losses on both sides, including 444 Christians killed and hundreds of Native Americans. Despite the English army’s smaller numbers, they achieved victories but at great cost. The text serves as a rare historical record of the conflict, illustrating the brutality and strategic maneuvers during a dark period in New England’s history.

Biography of Jacob Jacobson

Jacob Jacobson, born on October 31, 1887, in Racine, Wisconsin, is of Norwegian descent. His parents, Andrew and Mary E. Jacobson, immigrated to Racine in 1883. Andrew was a seaman and served as captain of multiple vessels until his death in 1911. After beginning his career at the Fish Wagon Company, Jacobson partnered with H. M. Henricksen in a successful wholesale grocery business. Married to Gertrude Amundsen in 1914, they have one daughter, Mildred. Active in community efforts, he is a member of various organizations, advocating for civic progress.

Jacaboson, Oscar – Obituary

Oscar Jacobson, a prominent sheepman from North Powder and Huntington, passed away at the age of 70 after a two-month illness following a stroke. Born in Sweden in 1861, he emigrated to the U.S. at 16 and became a significant figure in the local sheep industry. Jacobson, who had lived in Baker for a decade before moving to Huntington, is survived by his wife Thilda, three daughters, two sons, a brother, and two grandchildren. His funeral took place at the Baker Funeral Home.

Jacobson, Ruth – Obituary

Ruth Watkins Jacobson, born in La Grande in 1902, passed away on December 24 after a brief illness and unsuccessful surgeries. A respected member of her community, she married Oscar Jacobson Jr. in 1920. Ruth is survived by her husband, father, two sisters, and five brothers, while her mother, sister, and brother predeceased her. Funeral services took place on December 28 at the M.E. church, with interment at North Powder cemetery.

Jacobson, Vernon Z. “Vern” – Obituary

Vernon Z. Jacobson, 85, a former Baker City manager, passed away on November 18, 2004. Born on June 16, 1919, in Alder, Washington, he served as a captain in the U.S. Army during World War II and later earned degrees in engineering and mineralogy from the University of Washington. Vern spent his career as a mining and civil engineer, ultimately serving as Baker City’s city engineer and manager. He is survived by his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, and was preceded in death by his wife and other family members.