Bull, William H.

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William H. Bull, 1861-1940, arrived in San Francisco in 1894. He was employed by Southern Pacific Railroad as their first commercial artist. He specialized in doing advertising and in painting pictures of California's beauty spots for Southern Pacific's promotional materials. Bull also designed covers for Sunset Magazine.

From the description of William H. Bull Collection, 1891-1919. (California State Library). WorldCat record id: 58746645

History

The Inyo Cerro Gordo Mining and Power Company was incorporated June 2, 1913 under the laws of the State of Arizona as successor to the Four Metals Mining Company, which went into bankruptcy in 1912. A number of the stockholders had joined together in an effort to save the property of the bankrupt company. The Cerro Gordo Mines Company was incorporated under the laws of the State of Arizona July 16, 1914, the principal stockholders being Inyo Cerro Gordo Mining and Power Company. The principal property was the Cerro Gordo Mine in Inyo County which produced lead, silver, gold and zinc. Annual reports in the collection have detailed information about the history and operations of these companies. The last annual report in the collection is for the year 1919.

From the guide to the Inyo Cerro Gordo Mining and Power Company Collection, 1913-1919, (California State Library)

Biography

William H. Bull arrived in San Francisco in 1894. He was employed by Southern Pacific Railroad as their first commercial artist. He specialized in doing advertising and painting pictures of California's beauty spots for Southern Pacific's promotional materials. Bull also designed covers for Sunset magazine.

From the guide to the William H. Bull Collection, 1891-1919., (California State Library)

Archival Resources
Role Title Holding Repository
referencedIn Kingsley, Carter R.,. Carter R. Kingsley, collector, Ferris deeds and letters, 1834-1898. Cornell University Library
creatorOf Bull, William H. William H. Bull Collection, 1891-1919. California state library
creatorOf William H. Bull Collection, 1891-1919. California state library
referencedIn Papers, 1792-1912. New York State Historical Documents Inventory
creatorOf Inyo Cerro Gordo Mining and Power Company Collection, 1913-1919 California state library
Role Title Holding Repository
Relation Name
associatedWith Cerro Gordo Mines Company (Calif.) corporateBody
associatedWith Cerro Gordo Mining & Power Company (Calif.) corporateBody
associatedWith Four Metals Mining Company (Calif.) corporateBody
associatedWith Kingsley, Carter R., person
associatedWith Onderdonk family. family
associatedWith Southern Pacific Railroad Company. corporateBody
Place Name Admin Code Country
California
Subject
Advertising
Advertising
Mines and mining
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Active 1891

Active 1919

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