COMMONS ARCHIVE IS A PERMANENT NEIGHBORHOOD MEMORY BANK AT OAKLAND'S GOLDEN GATE LIBRARY info@commonsarchive.net
SAN PABLO AVENUE'S CHANGING BUSINESS DISTRICT
One of many photos in the Emeryville Historical Society’s collection documenting the business corridor’s transitions from the late 1800s through today.
WILLIAMS APPLIANCE STORE SINCE 1961
"Pop was just a determined man...He didn’t have to advertise: People remember us just by having 50, 60 appliances out front every day."
Black Panther Party History: A Conversation with Saturu Ned
How can the Panthers' revolutionary message inform today's community organizers and activists?
In honor of Black History Month, join us for a deep listening session with Saturu Ned - Educator, Community Architect, and a former member of the original Black Panther Party.
Saturday, Feb 9 2-4pm
Golden Gate Library, 5606 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland
EMERYVILLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY PHOTO COLLECTION
Klinknerville signage developed by Charles Klinkner, circa 1870, the first large scale real estate developer in North Oakland.
VITAL FAMILY-OWNED BUSINESS
Fred Williams, second generation owner of a used appliance store that has been serving the neighborhood since the 1960s.
LASARTEMAY FAMILY ARCHIVES
One of many portraits of Eugene Lasartemay, in recognition of his pioneering work on collecting local African American history.
NEIGHBORHOOD FOOD MARKET
Established in the 1950s, this market has continued to serve the neighborhood in various incarnations. Courtesy the Oakland Public Library’s History Room.
NEIGHBOR-LED WALKING DISCUSSION
One of many tours in which locals share their family history and neighborhood roots. Joanne’s parents were among the first African Americans to purchase a home in the neighborhood in the 1940s.
NEIGHBORHOOD IN TRANSITION
This once 'forgotten' area of Oakland is now one of the hottest real estate markets in the Bay Area with some of the city’s oldest Victorians undergoing massive transformation.
EAST BAY NEGRO HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Dr. Marcella Ford, an extraordinary educator who advocated for the inclusion of black history in elementary school curriculum, was on the East Bay Negro Historical Society Board. EBNHS first store-front museum, c. 1971.
HOME OF THE BLACK PANTHERS
One of half a dozen signs in the neighborhood that commemorate important sites in the Panthers’ history.
NEIGHBOR'S PERSONAL ARCHIVE
Laura, a local activist, started the Golden Gate neighborhood group in the 1980s and has preserved photos, newsletters and scrapbooks.
NORTH OAKLAND RESTORATIVE JUSTICE COUNCIL
Made up of various North Oakland community stakeholders working to address issues of community violence, the group runs various programs including regular peace walks.
FIRST REAL ESTATE DEVELOPER
Charles Klinkner, c. 1880, advertised his real estate development with massive signage as well as monkeys, dogs, and donkeys decked out in costumes. Courtesy Oakland Museum of California Archive.
EAST BAY NEGRO HISTORICAL SOCIETY LOGO
Their mission was to amplify the history and achievements of African Americans. They hosted many school tours at their storefront museum.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH ALL THE TIME
One of the many articles highlighting the importance and necessity of the Lasartemay’s tireless work. From the archives of the African American Museum and Library of Oakland.
THE OAKLAND HISTORY ROOM
One of the few library resources to still use a card catalog, the History Room’s knowledgeable staff guides users to their enormous collection including clipping files, photos, journals and rare books.
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