Dressler, Albert, 1887-1960

Biography

Albert Dresler was born in San Francisco September 29, 1887. At various times he was a cartoonist, author, antique collector, historian, and reporter. After 1922, he was a writer of historical books and a collector. He was financed in his collecting by wealthy patrons such as Frederick Clift and W. Parker. Lyon and made many donations of materials to public institutions. Albert Dressler died January 13, 1960, in San Jose.

From the guide to the Albert Dressler Collection, 1854-1960, (California State Library)

Biography

Lillie Hitchcock Coit came to San Francisco with her parents in 1851. She became the mascot for the "Knickerbocker 5" fire fighters and in 1863 an honorary member of the company. One third of her fortune was left to the city of San Francisco, and using this money, Coit Tower on Telegraph Hill was constructed.

From the guide to the Lillie Hitchcock Coit Collection, 1865-1880, (California State Library)