#	Surname	First name	Reference	Ref Date	Resident of	Birth	Death	Memo
1	ABELOE	William	Biographies	1970-80	Alameda/Contra Costa	1933	10/09/82	Father William Abeloe was recognized as an authority on historical landmarks in California. His knowledge of this subject helped him win "Hit the Hot Spot", a contest challenging the contestant's knowledge of California's history. Father Abeloe's background as a California history buff won him the contest. He was the author of at least 3 books: "Historic Spots of California", "The History of Leander's Parish", (in San Leandro) and " The History of St. Anthony's Parish"(Oakland) . May 1972, Father Abeloe was tour host of an Oakland Museum sponsored tour to the "Spanish Roots of California History". Father Abeloe, former pastor of St. Perpetua Catholic Church, Lafayette died at the age of 49 of an apparent heart attack while attending a conference at Reno. See also:Father Abeloe's transcription on Temescal (San Jose Mission Historical Society) , Cassette O-30 Abeloe-Mission San Jose/Dickenson,E. , Abeloe on Baja,CA-Oral History Reels # 42 (see also) # 36
2	ALLEN	John	Biographies	1860	Canyon	1863	1950	John J. Allen was resident of Canyon...This folder contains brief family history, picture of his home(1925),and a picture of his Indian Valley Ranch.
3	ALVARADO	Juan	Biographies	1800's	Monterey	1809	1882	Juan Bautista Alvarado was governor of California 1836-1842. This file includes: (1) his biography (2) a series of articles about his life written by Nilda Rego (3)San Pablo Historical Newsletters (4)a genealogy of Castro and J. B. Alvarado families(5) Rancho San Pablo notes and pictures(6) and misc. clippings
4	ALVISO	Family	Biographies	various				This file contains(1) Aviso family tree (2) reference to the preservation of the Alviso adobe (3) an article regarding the town of Alviso (Also: Arbisu,wife of Igancio Moraga)
5	ANZA	Juan Bautista	Biographies	1736-1788	Mexico-California	1736	1788	This large file of De Anza has pictures, genealogical lists and many articles that have reference to the De Anza name and history. Also available: Anza,J.B.-Amigos De, Anza, J.B. -Expedition -California- Re-Enactment of ' 75-76', Anza, J.B. - Expedition-East Bay- Re-Enactment of '76, Anza, J.B. Expeditions to California- 1174-75: 1775-76 Also: OSX 243 and a hand drawn map 0SX243R
6	BARNES	William	Biographies	various	Moraga	12/13/1886	08/07/1970	Bill Barnes , manager of the Moraga Ranch (starting appx. 1921) Included in this file : Brother Dennis's interview with Mr. Barnes as well as an assortment of articles including the obituary notice. There are photo copies of events that Mr. Barnes attended.Also available: WM. Barnes..interviews-Cas. 8,9, 25 A, 25B: Tapes 3,12, 59:
7	BEAUCHAMP	Felix	Biographies	various				This file includes names of Felix and William Beauchamp and other members of the Beauchamp family. Also, there is a story regarding a horse race that William Beauchamp,the son of Constable Beauchamp, won.
8	BERNAL	Juan	Biographies	various	Moraga	1802	1806	This file contains articles and photo copies of the Bernal family. Included in this file is the genealogical history of the Bernal family starting with Juan Francisco Bernal and wife Ana Maria Josefa de Soto. Also included:Announcements of the Bernal Family Millennium Reunion of 2001.
9	BIONDI	Matt	Swimming&Biog. files		Moraga	1966		This file includes articles of Matt's swimming career and as winner of Olympic gold . See also: Artifact F-1 (Robbins Poster & Program Summer Olympics 1988) Artifact I-12 (Pin, Town of Moraga XXIV Olympiad Program)
10	BOEGER	Hank	Biographies	various	Moraga/Orinda	1913		This file contains newspaper articles regarding Hank Boeger's life as the leaser of the 500 acre Gateway Valley Ranch located at the end of Brookside Road in Orinda.
11	BOSQUI	Edward	Biographies	various	Moraga	1832		This file contains Edward Bosqui's biography, several articles written by Brother Dennis in "Lake of the Redwood" byline, a map showing the location of the Bosqui Ranch in Moraga,San Francisco News memorial tribute to Mr. Bosqui, and pictures of a lithograph that Mr. Bosqui had created in 1877. Also included are pictures of: the valley where the Bosqui ranch was located, a copy of a portrait of Mr. Bosqui, and a copy of a picture of the Bosqui Co. building located in San Francisco.
12	BRANDT	Michael	Biographies		Moraga Valley	1833	1889	This file contains articles regarding Michael Brandt( also known as John Brand or Brandt) his background, his family, and the property he rented in the Moraga valley during the early 1870's.
13	BREED	AHJr	Biographies	various	Piedmont	1904	1989	In this file are articles regarding A.H. Breed Senior and A.H. Breed Junior . (See also:Roads-Moraga Way(formerly Moraga Highway) folder See also: Display files F-4 #D 791/2 Campaign poster ---no date, color State Senate 23"x171/2"
14	BRIONES	Felipe	Biographies	various	West C.C.County	1790	1848	This file contains articles of the Briones early family history which includes a genealogical record of the Briones family. Also included in this file are numerous articles regarding the development of Briones Park.
15	BROWN	Elam	biographies	1848-1889	Lafayette	1797	1889	Elam Brown file has a large collection of articles describing his life before ,during and after settling in what is now Lafayette(Ranch Acalanes) .Also included are stories of Lafayette, as well articles referring to descendants of Elam Brown.
16	BROWN	William	Biographies	1850's	Brown Ranch (Laf.)			William Brown (Sanders Ranch) file holds a copy of the Homestead certificate certifying the purchase of the Brown Ranch. The other article included in the file is a report tilt led"The Brown Ranch Near Moraga" written by Edwin McInnis.
17	BRUZZONE	Russell	Biographies	1954-2000	Lafayette	1926	2001	The Russell Bruzzone file include several newspaper articles telling of his successes as a real estate developer in the Lamorinda area. One article tells of his declining health and eventual fatal heart attack.
18	BRYANT	George	Biographies	1861-1864	Burton Valley			This file contains one paper that tells of the purchase of a lot in Burton Valley and the possessions of G. Bryant (George Bryan or Briant)
19	BUCHAN	J	Biographies		Rancho Canada			Included in this file is the deed for Rancho Canada del Hambre ..."Mitchell Ranch" portion of land ...There are several charts depicting property lines of this property ...a brief biography of J. Buchan's family and a photo of the Buchan gas station on Old Tunnel Road.
20	BUCKLEY	William Heywood	Biographies	1822-1859	Moraga	1822		This file contains one sheet that gives date of Buckley birth and names of possible family members as well as the date that Buckley settled in Moraga (1857)
21	BURGESS	Robert	Biographies	1878-1965	Contra Costa County	1878	1965	This file of Robert Noble Burgess contains several articles describing his achievements as a business man and developer of real estate. The file includes memoirs recalling some of his business ventures. There is on photo copy of Burgess and his wife.
22	BURTON	Grant	Biographies	1905-1985	Moraga	05/02/1905	02/14/1985	Grant Arthur Burton file contains a good collection of articles regarding the Burton family. There are several papers that tell of Grant Burton's recollections of his early life in Moraga and his achievements later on as a farmer, businessman and community activist. See also: Cassettes 6&7, 23B
23	CARPENTIER	Horace W	Biographies	1824-1918	Oakland/Moraga	1824	01/31/1918	Horace Walpole Carpentier, a " man of charm, chicanery" has had much written about his life acquiring status as a lawyer, attorney general and land holder.This file contains numerous articles about his life and acquisitions. See also: Sorrick at meeting on him--Cassette 28A Carpentier:Contra Costa County--Bio. Carpentier: Oakland Biog.-DX 86
24	CARR	AJ	Biographies	1916/1974	Moraga			This file offers some background on the Carr family. There are several articles concerning the Carr Ranch history. See also: Carr family enclave in Sanders Ranch--Subdvs---Maps Carr Ranch(on map)OSX 228 (S.A. OSX 229) Carr Ranch ---Maps-OSX228, OSX 229
25	CARRICK	David	Biographies	1833-	Moraga	1833		This file listed as Carrick contains a brief background of David Carrick's entry into Moraga's early history... First as a squatter on 110 acres located in Coyote Gulch. There are numerous photo copies of the Carrick house and some background notes regarding the history of the house . (See also: page 80 of Moraga's Pride(second edition) under David Carrick)
26	CARROLL	Tom	Biographies	1865/1986	Moraga	1904	06/15/1986	The Carroll file has numerous photo copies and articles concerning the family history and development from pioneer ranch to modern day (Rheem) shopping center.( incld. Carroll Country Club;Subdiv. Carroll Ranch) Carroll Biog.-Cas. 10, 11A, 20A, 20B Carroll Ranch (See also: Maps--Subdivs--Carroll Ranch) Carroll Ranch, 1865(orig.)--OSX 253 Carroll Ranch Maps --OSX 157
27	CASTRO	Victor	Biographies	1824-	Contra Costa	early 1800		This large file contains much information regarding the Castro family dating back to the family's Spanish origin. There are numerous articles and pictures, pamphlets and genealogy in the file. There is information regarding the settlement of Rancho San Pablo and what has taken its place during the ensuing years.
28	COURTER	John	Biographies	1854-	Moraga			John P. Courter file contains photo copies of the former store owned in 1854 by Courter.The file contains a few articles that tell of the location of the store and its former owners. There is a copy of a trial held to prove that Joaquin Moraga had sold 6 acres of land to Courter.
29	CURRY	Edward	Biographies	1854-1858	Moraga		1862	Edward Curry file contains 3 articles... Article 1. A brief genealogy of the Edward. Curry family and Netherton family Article 2. An article regarding John Curry's land holdings. Article 3. John Smith Netherton family list.See also:Abstracts(6 volumes) in Archive: Vol. I, pp.70,73, 143, 277, 278 Also: History of Bench and Bar, p. 483
30	DALY	James	Biographies	1846-1984	Moraga	1846		This file contains 1. photo copy of the James Marion Daly ranch site...2. A brief list of the James M. Daley family ....3. A newspaper article reflecting on the life of Edward J. Daley.
31	DAUGHERTY	William	Biographies					William Daugherty file contains one sheet:...Daugherty, William , 34, Mississippi i....Eilizabeth , 33 , Illinois .....Geneva, 10 , Illinois at school
32	DAVIS	Moses	Biographies	1830-1856	Moraga	1830		Moses Davis file contains one sheet that lists his birth state and a brief note regarding his part of history of the redwood timber harvest.
33	DE HAESUS	Tony	Biographies	1960-80's	Moraga	1923		Tony Dehesus file contains three articles and two photo(copies) regarding T. De Haesus role as director of the ( pre-incorporation ) Moraga planning commission.
34	DE LAVEAGA	Edward	Biographies	1888---	Orinda	10/31/1911	02/14/1995	Edward Le Breton de Laveaga file contains articles that tell of the family history starting with his grandfather, Miguel de Lavaeaga. This file also includes information regarding the historic de Laveaga homesite.
35	DEVIN	Ray	Biographies	Moraga	Moraga		1974	Ray and Marion Devin moved from Orinda to Moraga in 1949. This file contains 3 articles concerning their life before and after their involvement with Moraga civic life.
36	DICKENSON	Elinor		1945-1993	Moraga	1903	03/1993	Elinor Dickenson's acquired respected status as an acitve and contributing member of the Moraga community. This file contains articles and photo copies telling of her role as postmaster, mayor and beloved citizen of the community. See also:Cas. 7B, 13A, 13B, 30B ; ElinorDickenson Cert. of Appreciation --181/2"x23 framed
37	DOMIGOS	Mary	Biographies	1894--	Briones/Moraga	01/1894		Mary (Mamie) Domigos file contains a list of the Joseph Souza Domingos family, a list of sold property and to whom it was sold . Also there is a description of sold real property located in Contra Costa and San Joaquin County. There is a business card of Helen Buchanan (youngest of the Domingo's) representing Apple Realty, San Leandro. See also: "Mamie" Tape 29
38	DRAEGER	Frank	Biographies	1905-1983	Moraga	1905	10/23/1983	Frank W. Draeger's file contains a large collection of engineering history....especially regarding the streets of Moraga. Included in the file are two copies of " DEVELOPING The Moraga Company Ranch 1922-1977". See also:Tape 41, Cas. 23A: and his book.
39	FAGES	Pedro	Biographies	1772				Don Pedro Fages, Spanish explorer led an expedition into what is known now as Contra Costa country. This file contains several articles or reports describing the expedition's trip into Contra Costa. There are articles referring to sighting by the Fages expedition of the Golden Gate entry into the Bay. Two photo copies show historicla markers ---Strawberry Canyon and the other located on California College of Arts and Crafts campus. See also: 1-Fages,Ortega--Discovery of S. F. Bay 1769 poster 20"x17" mounted on white poster board---Location: Display Flat Files F-4 D781/2
40	FINE	John	Biographies	1860--	Moraga Valley	09/02/1798	08/14/1878	This file of John Fine contains copies of the family tree, a brief history of his life, a photo copy of his daughters, a history and genealogy of the Blair-Moffett family, and a handwritten will made by Sarah Fine.
41	FITCH	Henry	Biographies	1825-	Sonoma			The Fitch family file has several copies of the records of family connections to the Carrillos of early San Diego as well of family connections to the Moragas. Included in the file is a short story of the romance of Capt. Henry Fitch and Josepha Carrillo.
42	FREITAS	Family	Biographies	1916-	Moraga			This file contains information regarding the Freitas family who were sharecroppers in the Moraga area.. There are photo copies of Manuel Freitas's life in Moraga and stories regarding his mother, Mary Freitas, who raised 18 Freitas children. See also:Cas. 29A,B,C,D
43	GALINDO	Ruth	Biographies	1911/2000	Concord	1911	12/25/1999	This file contains numerous articles telling about Ruth Galindo's life as a Concord resdient and local historian and teacher. She was often interviewed for her stories regarding her pioneer family and of early life in Concord and surrounding areas.....Her great-grandfather was Don Francisco Galindo, part owner of Monte del Diablo, a land grant given by the Mexican governor of California .
44	GAN	Isaac	Biographies	1813-1860	Moraga	1813		The Gan file contains brief articles regarding memoirs or notes taken from law cases and notes from a journal of Joseph Lamson. Brief articles describe early pioneering life in the Moraga Valley. Included is a report regarding the reclections of C.H. Gann (son of Isaac) as a young boy growing up in early Moraga territory.
45	GARDNER	John	Biographies	1862	Moraga	NA	NA	This file contains 2 copies of the deed to a parcel of land in the amount of $4500 located in the area of the Moraga Ranch...originally granted by the Mexican Government to Joaquin Moraga and Juan Bernal...The same parcel also known as the "Rancho Laguna de los Palos Colorados". John H. W. Gann was the buyer.
46	GARTLA N	James	Biographies	1902-1918	Contra Costa County			This file contains copies of the Supreme Court case of James Gartlan vs. H.W. Carpentier. There are photo copies of the Gartlan property, and two articles regarding Judge A.F. Bray.
47	GEROW	Family	Biographies	1692-1900's	contra Costa County			This file contains genealogies of the Gerow family dating back to 1692. There are articles telling about Mrs. Edward Searles Gerow as well as Mrs. Mary Jane Gerow of Lafayette, CA. There is a copy of William W. Gerrow death certificate. There also is a photo copy of the Wm. Gerrow family(undated) See also: Casa Vieja
48	GOODMAN	BrotherDennis	Biographies	1915-2003	Moraga	5/29/1915	8/06/2003	Brother Dennis Goodman was a professor, librarian and archivist at Saint Mary's College for 39 years. This file contains numerous articles,pictures and notes regarding his work and awards.See also:Brother Dennis's column in Sun Newspaper "LAKE of the REDWOODS" also:Bro. Dennis--Slide Show..CAS 28B
49	GRANT	William	Biographies	1843-1890's	Moraga	10/04/1843	1870	This file contains i item: The article doesn't designate an author but it tells of the origins of this Grant family that immigrated from Scotland sometime in mid Eighteenth Century. The article contains 10 pages (one sided) of the personal recollections of (Daniel?) Grant remembering growing up on a Canadian farm and later on a ranch in Moraga area.
50	HALL	Maria	Biogrphies	1879-1924	Contra Costa County			This file contains the records of the transfer of Rancho Laguna de los Palos Colorados (Moraga Rancho) by Maria Hall to Horace Carpentier Dated 1887. Included in this file is the contract made by Carpentier to grant a portion of this land to Maria Hall dated 1883.
51	HAMLIN	Oliver	Biographies	1870's-1973	Lafayette		1973	Oliver Hamlin, Jr. file contains: Article of his life and death. 2) Phot copy and article regarding McMillan and Cox store 3) Letter with Donahe, Richards & Hamlin Attorneys at Law letter head a phot copy of Oliver Hamlin, and photo copies of Ida Cunnigham Hamlin.
52	HANSEN		Biographies	1880	Canyon			This file contains two articles: How the Hansen Hotel/Saloon Burned Down(written by Tom Carroll 1982) .....2) Article written by Gladys Shally regarding stories connected to the hotel...
53	HARWOOD	HenryE	Biographies	18621946	Moraga	1858	1946	Henry Elisha Harwood file contins articles that list family genealogy, some copies of hunting games sold to an Oakland butcher shop, 4 copies of the Moridian (newspaper), an article about his life , and photo copies of him , his mother,, his wife, and a group picture.
54	HASTINGS	Lansford	Biographies	1819-		1819	1870	Lansford W. Hastings file has various articles concerning Mr. Hastings and other pioneers that were a part of his life.There are several articles that tell of his life as a land surveyor, a pioneer developer, a leader in government planning and as an author.
55	HAVEN	William	Biographies	1850-	Moraga			This file contains a brief listing of the Haven family line, a short summary of the Haven's settling on the ranch in Moraga Valley (1850's),letters refering to the Bosqui family, and articles refering to the explosion that occured in the Wells Fargo San Francisco office.
56	HIGLEY	HA	Biographies					This file contains one item:a slip of 5x12" paper with A.A. Higley handwritten name
57	HODGES		Biographies					This file has 2 items: a list of Hodges starting with Samuel Hodges born in Illinois and the second article is a faded legal document regarding real estate value and improvements naming Ben Hodges as participant in this record. See also: Reel 36 A
58	HOOPER	Charles	Biographies	1843/1914	Contra Costa County	03/14/1843	07/1914	Charles A Hooper file contains copies of various court case papers pertaining to old law suits that were filed regarding sale to Mr. Hooper of The Rancho Laguana Le Los Palos Colorados Rancho.Also included in this file is an article about Mr. Hooper's role as 'Lumber King'. There is a article dated 7/13/1914 regarding his life and death
59	HOSTETTER	Frank	Biographies	1829/1908	Moraga valley	11/22/1829	02/24/1908	This file contains: Biographiccal record of Frank Hostetter 2) an assessor's 1860 record of the Hostetter Moraga valley ranch holdings.
60	HOUGH	Orlando	Biographies	1860---	Lafayette			This large file contains copies of letters written by Hough family. There is a list of the letters in this file. Included in the file there is a newspaper clipping showing early photo of Frank and Sadie Hough. Also, there is a newspaper clipping of an early view of Lafayette
61	HOUSTON			1861				This file contains one short item dated May 14,1861...Regarding an incident of horse sttealing, murder... This incidence appears to have taken place on Houston's Ranch
62	HUNSAKER	Nicholas	Biographies	1850's-1869	Contra Costa County	1855	1932	This file includes genealogical records of the Hunsaker families...It also includes two articles listing the sheriffs of Contra Cost County from1850 that includes Nicholas and James Hunsaker. There is a brief article regarding the ranches bordering Las Trampas Creek that were owned by Nicholas, Daniel and Joseph Hunsaker during the 1850's-60's.
63	HUPP	James	Biographies	1930-1990's	Orinda			The James G. Hupp file has numerous articles written by conservationist Hupp. Also included in the file are copies of the former 'Moridian', 'Canyon Collective',and 'Vocations for Social Change'. See also: Casette 112
64	IRVINE	James	Biographies	1867/1947	Moraga	10/12/1867	08/24/1947	James Irvine.Jr. file contains many documents regarding the Irvine genealogy as well as other articles regarding his life. There are detailed articles regarding the Moraga Ranch activities as well as other interests of James Jr. See also:os 190(California Pioneer's Plaque) See also: Irvine Co. - include Irvine &Moraga Co. Ranches(2 folders)
65	IVEY	William	Biographies	1850's	Moraga	1815		This file contains a brief summary of William H. Ivey's life. Included in the file :2 articles regarding Casa Peralta and a short story regarding a theft of barley 1853)
66	JENKINS	Alexander	Biographies	1893	Orinda/Moraga	1893--		This file contains articles telling of the house that Captain Jenkins built in 1893 . These articles have interesting stories regarding the house . The house still stands along busy Moraga Way leading from Orinda to Moraga.
67	JONES	WmCarey	Biographies	1880's		1854	10/02/1923	William Carey Jones file has a few articles pertaining to various litigations regarding original California land grants. Dr. Jones was a grandson of the famous Senator Benton of Missouri.
68	KENDALL	Samuel	Biographies	1857/1903	Moraga	1817	1903	Samuel Kendall file includes numerous (copied) letters written to Jennie Kendall,copies of the family names and date of births, photo copy of the Kendall family, and copies of the assessment of Samuel Kendall properties. See also: Williams family
69	LAMP	Phillip	Biographies	1860's/1895	Lafayette/Moraga	1861	08/17/1895	This file contains genealogy of the Lamp family, assessments of Ernst Lamp's Moraga Ranch holdings, an article about Phillip Lamp and a few other miscellaneous articles .
70	LAMSON	Joseph	Biographies	1850/1902	Moraga/Canyon	1817?	1902?	This file has many of Lamson's written observations of life in the redwoods (Canyon) during the 1850's. There are some references to family and his background.
71	LARCH	Michael	Biographies	1915-	Moraga			This file contains an article regarding the Larch ranch, a map of the area (no date) and a photo copy of various individuals(no explanations).
72	LEIDESDORFF	William	Biographies	1841-1848	San Francisco	1810	1848	This small file contains a a brief background of Mr. Leidesdorff's life . Included is an article regarding the time Mr. Leidesdorff owned Rancho Acalanes(Lafayette)
73	LUCAS	ManueldeAvila	Biographies	1890's-	Moraga	1870	1940	This file contains : Lucas family tree, a short story of life on the Lucas ranch (Moraga), and several articles regarding various members of the Lucas family. See also: Frank: Reel 55
74	MADSEN	Erick	Biographies	!890's-	Moraga	1832	not listed	This file contains 2 brief biographical sketches of Erick's background and life as a rancher. His ranch was located near the present day Sanders Ranch. Also included in the file are 6 photo-copies of ranchlife.
75	MAGEE	James	Biographies	1850's/1862	Moraga Valley	1815	12/02/1862	James Magee file has 3 brief stories regarding James Magee's life as a rancher in Moraga Valley, and a few copies of information regarding the ranch.
76	MAISON	Louis	Biographies	1858-1863	Moraga Valley	1811		This small file contains a few copies of legal dispositions and court cases regarding property owned by the Maison family. I
77	MCCOSKER	Patrick	Biographies	1865--	Canyon			This large file contains various articles regarding the McCosker family. Originally Patrick McCosker had settlled in Canyon in 1865. The articles refer to early life in Canyon and also includes articles regarding other members of the McCosker family. See also:(Alfred--Canyon-Tape 9):Joseph-casset 32 &33)
78	MEACHAM	George	Biographies	1850-1860	Moraga	1828		This limited file has articles regarding David and George Meacham and their ownership of property within the Moraga Valley.
79	MERRILL	John	Biographies	1853--	Moraga Rancho	1815		This file contains a brief background of his life, and a few references to history of his Moraga Valley ranch at the time of his ownership.
80	MORAGA	Gabriel	Biography	1835-1870's	Moraga Valley			Gabriel Moraga is the son of one of California's first explorers..De Leon Moraga...This large file contains much information regarding this Moraga family.
81	MUIR	John	Biographies	1848-1914	Martinez,CA	1838	12/24/1914	This large file pertaining to John Muir contains many articles concerning his life as an adventurer and champion of perserving nature...There are many articles that describe his Martinez home ...then and now.
82	MULHOLAND	John	Biogrphies	1867---	Moraga	1837	4/23/1900	This file contins a large assortment of the Mulholand family history . There are copies of diaries written by various family members.There is a brief genealogy of John's family. See also: Reels 3 & 27
83	MUNSTERER	Otto	Biographies	1970-1980	Moraga			This file contains articles pertaining to an assessement on Moraga's new development along Country ClubDrive(formerly Munster Drive). There were several articles regarding the assessment cost to the residents , especially the Munsterer's
84	MURRIETA	Joaquin	Biographies	1850---	central California			This file contains several articles regarding the legendary figure of Joaquin Murrieta and the stories srrounding his life as a bandit.
85	MUTNICK
86	MUTNICK	Dorothy	Biographies	1939-1989	Lafayette	1909	11/1989	Dorothy Gitinger Mutnick, author, historian and resident of Lafayette left a legacy of local history. This file contains many articles regarding some of the history she gathered as well as items regarding her recognition as an author and historian.
87	NUNES	Family	Biographies		Moraga Valley			This file contains articles pertaining to the Portugese families that settled in the Moraga Valley area. There are notes regarding members of the Nunes family. There is an interview of Bill Nunes that tells some of the life within the old adobe.
88	O'CONNELL	John	Biographies	1887---	Moraga Valley			This file contains 4 articles that have brief notes about the Cahill and O'connell family.
89	PACHECO	Salvio	Biographies	1834---	Concord			This file contains many articles regarding the pioneer family of Don Salvio Pacheco There are articles about the early fellow settlors of what was an original Spanish grant of 17,921 acre Monte del Diablo..
90	PERALTA	Luis	Biographies	1823---	Alameda County			This file contains several articles regarding the history of the Luis Peralta family. Included are references to other materials regarding the Peralta history.
91	PERKINS	Samuel	Biographies	1884	Moraga			This file contains three articles...two of which refer to Perkins vs. Central Pacific R.R. and the tract of property within Moraga Rancho .
92	REED	Zelotes	Biographies	1853-1860's	Moraga Valley			this file contains only two brief accounts of Reed's ranch experiences.
93	REICHERT	Ludwig	Biographies	1857	Moraga Valley	1816	1883	ludwig(also known as Richard, Louis)Reicherdt was born in Germany and came to California in 1848 to eventually settle in the Moraga Valley. This small file contains 3 articles referring to the Reicherdt genealogy and listing of Ludwig's Moraga land holdings. See also: Jacjie Paganelli (Moraga)
94	REINWICK	Walter	Biographies	1860's	Moraga Valley	1828		This file contains 2 brief papers regarding Renwik immediate family of 1857 when they lived on a Moraga ranch.
95	REYNOLDS	Albert	Biographies	1856--	Moraga Valley	1856		Albert Reybolds file contains a geneology of the Reynolds Clan , a copy of an article written by Hal Johnson titled "So We're Told" dated 5/17/46, the marriage certificate of Albert and Emma Lamp.
96	REYNOLDS	Ezekiel	Biographies	1874-1890's	Moraga Valley	1832	1902	This file contains brief summary of the genealogy of the Reynold family. Along with the family records are brief entries of Ezekiel's activities and as a resicent of the area.
97	RHEEM	Donald	Biographies	1901-1983	Moraga	7/28/1901	1/17/1983	The Donald Rheem file contains much information regarding his life and his accomplishments. There are articles describing local property that he owned and developed as well as articles describing other industrial businesses he created.
98	ROBINSON	Stephen	Biographies1998		Moraga	1956		This file contains many articles regarding Steve's youth and his dreams of becoming an astronaut. There are pictures and articles of his achievement of becoming an astronaut and being a part of the crew on the shuttle, Columbia.
99	ROSE	Manuel	Biographies	1880's	Moraga Valley			This file has a laarge collection of letters written to Manuel from a variety of acquaintances.
100	SANDERS	Frank	Biographies	1914----	Moraga			This file contains photo copies of the ranch buildings and location of the Carr-Sanders ranch. A few articles tell of the Carr/Sanders family.
101	SAUFLEY	RC	Biographies	1864				This file holds one article: District Court report given in THE CONTRA COSTA GAZETTE 11/19/1864 that names R.C. Saufley vs. H.W.Carpentier.
102	SHERIDAN	Family	Biographies	1880's---	Moraga			This file has several records of the births and deaths of the Sheridan family and their spouses.
103	SHUEY	Family	Biographies	1850's----	Moraga Valley			This is a large file containing various family records (births/deaths). It also contains several articles relating stories of the families and their experiences as settlors in California and the Moraga Valley starting in the 1850's.
104	SIBRIAN	Family	Biographies	1800's...	Moraga Valley			This file contains records of the family tree of the extensive Sibrian family and their relatives . Also, included in this file are copies of original baptismal records and some information regarding theSibrian/Moraga family that lived in Moraga Valley during the 1820's and 1830's.
105	SMALL	Daniel	Biographies	1862	Moraga Valley			This file contains a small collection of legal forms and related issuesregarding Carpentier's complaint against Small and other land holders of the valley.
106	SMITH	WW	Biographies	1849---	Contra Costa County			This file contains the geneology of the John Smith family dating back to 1822. The other item is an article that tells a little about W.W. Smith and his brother Joseph and their efforts as carpenters building houses in C.C.C. in 1849.
107	SOBERANES		Biographies					There is only one item in this file. It is a genealogy of the Soberanes family dating back to 1777.
108	SOULE	George	Biographies	1861	Moraga Valley			One photo copy dated September 23, 1861 of the appraisal of the deceased Soule property
109	SOUTHARD	William	Biographies	!850's	Moraga Valley	1804		This small file includes: photo copies of the Southard barn, a paragraph regarding W. Southard, a short genealogy list of the Southard family, and a brief listing of events connected to Southard's life as a Moraga Valley land holder.
110	STEIN	Louis	Biographies	1915---	Contra Costa County	08/21/1902	11/11/1996	Louis L. Stein file contains: an interview done by local historians on 04/11/1972,and some articles regarding Mr. Stein and his contribution as a historian and perserver of historical sites in Contra Costa County See also: Tape 44A,44B,45.
111	STEWART	John	Biographies	1860---	Moraga Valley	1814	1869	John Stewart file contains: a brief family history, a description of the Moraga Valley property,a photo- copied map of the ranch location,a probate copy of the property after his death, and an inventory of the estate.
112	STRODE	Charles	Biographies	1855	Moraga Valley			The Charles B. Strobe file contains one legal document (copy) of the sale of part of the Rancho de la Laguana do loo Palos Colorados. See also: Subdivisions--Strobe Strip.
113	TAYLOR	John	Biographies	1857---	Moraga Valley	1821		John Taylor file contains one brief entry: the year he settled in Moraga, and a short list of first names and birth years of direct decendants.
114	THOMSON	Peter	Biographies	1855---	Lafayette	1830		This file contains a brief list of his life as a resident of the Redwoods and Lafayette. There are two (dark) copies of property (legal) matters..
115	TIBBETTS	Reginald	Biographies	1911-1996	Moraga	6/03/1911	11/24/1996	This file has articles telling of Reginal f Tibbetts interesting life as a communications and engineering expert. Many of the articles are stories of his double life as an espionage person for the U.S. military. See also:MAPS- OSX232 and OSX246--see Bollinger Canyon- v-file
116	TREGO	Don	Biographies	1930---	Moraga Valley			This small file contains a photo copy of the Trego Ranch pre '50's, a photo copy of the Trego Ranch area 1935 and a paragraph explaining some of the history of the ranch.
117	TRELUTE	Family	Biographies	1880---	Moraga Valley			This file of the Trelut family contains several copies of the genealogy of the Trelute family. There is a brief description oof the Moraga VAlley Trelut Ranch and a few brief stories about members of the Trelut family.
118	VALENCIA	Candelario	Biographies	1834-1847	Rancho Acalanes	02/02/1804		This file contains lists of the Valencia family and their descendants. There are articles pertaining to family history.
119	VALLEJO	Mariano	Biographies	1835----	Sonoma County	7/04/1807	01/18/1890	This large file contains a variety of information regarding the history of the Sonoma Mission founded by General Mariano Vallejo. There are other articles concerning family and early California history. Colored photo of Vallejo's home, La Casa Grande(OH 324)
120	VAN DUYN	John	Biographies	1860's...	Moraga Valley	1841		This small file contains brief references to family geneology and a brief summary of his Moraga Ranch and property assessment .
121	VENABLE	James	Biographies	1864-65	Moraga Valley			This file contains one article that gives a brief narrative of the routes taken from ranch to ranch or to the store...
122	WALLACE	Ed	Biographies	1924---	Orinda	5/27/1900	1/30/1995	This large file contains many article describing the achievments of the Wallace Real Estate Company and the Wallace family that established it.
123	WELCH	William	Biographies	1830's----	Contra Costa		1846	William Welch was the first "foreigner" to acquire a Mexican Land grant in Contra Costa (appx. 1828). Included in this limited file are articles telling of Welch's attempts and final success in establishing a ranch in Contra Costa
124	WHITE	William	Biographies					This file contains three articles...two photo-copies of Kate Brown Irvine and a copy of James Irvine family geneology.
125	WHITING	James	Biographies	1850's	Moraga Valley	1830		This file contains two items: a very brief geneological list of J. Whiting's family, and a copy of the 'Statement of Appeal" trial (1860) regarding a Moraga Ranch land dispute (John Courter vs. James Whiting)
126	WILLIAMS	Jesse	Biographies	1854----	Moraga Valley	1815	1891	Jesse Williams file contains family background as well as the history of the Moraga rancho that Jesse acquired from Joaquin Moraga's heir, Jose de Jesus in 1857 and other historical notes regarding the family and ranch. See also:Tapes 3,6
127	WILTZ	John	Biographies	1860	Moraga area			This file contains 2 brief articles: a list of John Wiltz family and a tax assessment (short) list of Wiltz's possessions dated Dec. 8, 1860.
128	WINSLOW	Family	Biographies	various				This folder contains miscellaneous articles regarding the Winslow and Avenzino families . There are some brief references to the Oakland Trout Company ( also known as Fish Ranch).
129	YOAKUM	Issac	Biographies	1860's	Moraga Valley			This file contains: copies of court records regarding real estate disputes , and a description of the Yoakum/ Moraga land feud.