Tug McGraw
Tug McGraw
Frank Edwin "Tug" McGraw, Jr. (1944 – 2004) was a professional baseball relief pitcher. He is often remembered for coining the phrase, "Ya Gotta Believe", which became a popular rallying cry for the New York Mets teams of the mid-60s and early 70s. McGraw was born in Martinez, California but graduated from St. Vincent Ferrer High School in Vallejo, California in 1962. He enrolled in Solano Community College and signed with the New York Mets as an amateur free agent after graduation. McGraw’s boyhood home is located at 312 Carolina Street in Vallejo. Photo courtesy of Google.
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Summer Potluck
Thursday, July 10
Summer Potluck  (Annual Holiday Meeting)
12:00 pm
Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum
Bring a labeled dish to share for our potluck.  Drinks will be provided. 
 
Please note the 12 NOON Start Time at the Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum.
 
Everyone can share what we have been working on.
 
We can talk about what we have found, what we are stuck on, and anything else that comes to mind. You might like to share a picture or artifact related to your research.
 
Please contact us at president@gsvb.org if you have any questions.


Tracing San Francisco's Past: Archival Photos and Records of Mechanics' Institute
Thursday, August 7
Tracing San Francisco's Past: Archival Photos and Records of Mechanics' Institute  (Speaker Series)
1:30 pm
in-person at Vallejo Naval & Historical Museum 734 Marin St Vallejo CA

Join Librarian and Archivist Myles Cooper for a presentation exploring the rich history of the Mechanics' Institute, a San Francisco institution since 1854. Beyond its current role as a vibrant Library, Chess Room, and cultural center, the Institute played a significant role in the city's 19th-century development through its renowned Mechanics' Industrial Fairs.

This presentation will focus on these grand fairs, showcasing the burgeoning industries of the era, and will feature unique photographic treasures from its Archives. Discover:

  • Images of the fairs and grounds captured by Mechanics' Institute member and motion-picture pioneer, Eadweard Muybridge.

  • Early San Francisco views in Carleton Watkins' Daguerreotype stereoviews.

  • Mid-20th-century architectural photography by Pirkle Jones, commissioned for the Institute's centennial.

Learn how these remarkable photographs, alongside our Special Collections and Archives, provide a window into San Francisco's past, revealing connections to figures such as Andrew Smith Hallidie and Levi Strauss. We will also discuss how Mechanics' Institute continues to preserve and share its cultural heritage, facilitating discovery for researchers and ensuring its legacy for future generations.

The event location is at Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum at 734 Marin Street in Vallejo California.
 
The in-person meeting starts at 1:30 pm Pacific Time. It is not on Zoom.
 
The event is FREE.   All are welcome