Jack Family Papers

Photograph of the front of the Jack Family Ranch House. One man sits on horseback facing three other men standing on the porch.

Undated photograph of St. Stephen's Church in San Luis Obispo, CA.

My dear Mr. Jack:- I have received the same letter from the Dr. + have just answered him today that he does not know what he is talking about, + that it ought to be an easy matter for his principals or trust company to send the right word to some bank here + see how much ginger would be put into it + not to filibuster + bluster. Was in no mood to answer. Am afraid that he is only being monkeyed with back there + will not be the first fiddler in a financial sense. He has chased all over the country himself letting it out. I believe in staying with the Dr. to the last - but you are correct to double up. The Independent man wants to meet the Dr. + in the past month I have written to the Dr. twice when + where he could meet the party but so far he has not answered - I fear he wants the whole cheese which has been the principal cause of failure for this thing in the past. In my letter today I ask the Dr. why he has not answered me in reference to meeting a party interested in the same project. I hope to write you at an early date as to the strength of the other party.

Letter regarding proposed right-of-way for the railroad.

Talks briefly about work, healed finger

Letter from Laidlaw about a new vehicle.

Memo to N. Goldtree of Goldtree Bros., John L. Howard, R.E. Jack, and C.H. Phillips from Goodall Perkins

Mention of Jack's 50,000 acres of oil land

Crescent oil company, Shales west of Paso

Automobile road through Cholame property, offer of 2000 shares of stock in the company

Letter contains a mention to the California Polytechnic School and its development, a cross-country railroad to Morro Harbor, and an Enabling Act.

1909 Cadillac '30' Touring Car with 7' Rushmore headlights, rubber top, and cover.

Letter about a person named French. Bennett, an attorney, is requesting information for an investigation.

French is A Genius for Promotion an Indefatigable worker and Not intentionally dishonest, but you need to be on your guard in financial dealings with him.

Dear Sir: In a code wire, last night, MR. French says that E. H. Harriman is willing to furnish, at least, one million dollars, net, of underwriting of the preferred stock of this company. The matter has been referred to J. Kruttschnitt at Chicago. They, of course, know nothing of the Pacific South Western Ry. or the Pacific Midland Ry. projects. This communication is to be regarded as confidential in the strictest sense.

Receipt for two rams, purchased by R. E. Jack and Hollister at Chorro Ranch

Warden & Phillips check

A note on Templeton Meat Market letterhead requesting permission to pick up a wagon load of sheep for the market from Cholame Ranch.

Map showing the gap from San Luis Obispo to Elwood

Early sketch of the Southern Pacific Railroad right-of-way

Receipt indicating payment of $2.00 for R.E. Jack's State Poll Tax

Chorro Street Widening City of San Luis Obispo, California. Assessment Receipt

Receipt indicating payment of $6.00 for dues from R.E. Jack to King David's Masonic Lodge, No. 209

Agreement of sale of Cholame, approximately 50,000 acres at $20.00 per acre to Thomas McMahon from R.E. Jack

Cover page of report on the San Luis Obispo Water Company, reads: "----:Report:---- On the Present Condition and Value of the Works of the San Luis Obispo Water Company, Also, Available Sources of Supply for the City, other than those already appropriated, and estimated cost of construction of new works, By W. F. Boardman, Hydraulic Engineer. October, A.D., 1892."

Correspondence about Jack's 5 lots of land in El Moro each of which had a $5.00 mortgage.

Belmont School tuition and fees sent to R.E. Jack

Bank of Jack, Goldtree & Co. letterhead, signed by Alonzo H. Moore

Receipt written on County Bank stationary indicating that R.E. Jack bought a horse named Bessie, and a smaller horse named Skip for $100 total

Receipt for purchase of tea and coffee-related items

Invoice of San Luis Obispo Tribune to Robert E. Jack, including fees for printing and newspaper subscription. Proprietors: H. S. Rembaugh and ill..

Goldtree Brothers advertisement "Dairy Land to Rent!! The undivided one fourth of the Rancho de CHORRO and LUISITO and CORRAL de PIEDRA, consisting of about 8,800 acres, with interest in Dwelling House, Out-Buildings, Corrals, etc., etc., with right to graze over the entire tracts. Wood and Water in great abundance, free."

Receipt for payment by R. E. Jack for 'furnishing one Chinese servant'.

Letter accompanying a check for $6000 from Haight to R. E. Jack?

Receipt of a payment issued by Hollister to payee R. E. Jack, written on the back of a blank telegram

Bank of California note from B Murray to R E Jack for $34.50

Receipt for subscription and possibly advertisements made out to the estate of J. H. Hollister

Receipt from "Importer of Carpets, Paper Hangings and Window Shades," located in San Francisco. Items bought from Frank G. Edwards by Mrs. R.E. Jacks. Total purchase was for 32.50. On back written in red is "Voucher No. 48."

Letter written by R. E. Jack to K. W. Jones

Portrait photograph of Gertrude Jack as a child, posing on a wicker chair

Correspondence from F.H. Wheelan of Southern Pacific Mining Co. indicating receipt of $210 from Jack for the Alaska Hydraulic Syndicate Company