This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
The Man Who Saved the Fair and Its Volunteers
A detailed account of city approvals, school use, and massive volunteer effort behind the Bay Area Art Fair. It describes permit steps led by Alder man Leon Despres, cleanup by Bay School PTA, and a large team coordinating artists, press, and logistics. John Worner is celebrated as the man who saved the Fair by tidying the aftermath of the first two days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay School
Elizabeth Slotkin
John Worner
Little Gallery
Mary Lou Worner