Louis Family Papers

Photo of men and horses working in a brickyard. Caption reads: 'Ah Louis bricks were originally made by crude methods with clay-dirt from the hillside of the San Luis Mountain. But the product proved to be strong and durable for numerous structures built about the turn of the century in the City of San Luis Obispo, have withstood severe storms, and the ravages of the elements and earthquakes. They were eventually deliberately torn down due to building restrictions. Some of these were the old Andrews Hotel, the original county courthouse, the Southern Pacific Railroad Roundhouse, the east wing of the Old Mission Church, and the El Monterey- Obispo Theatre building. Still standing and still being used is the original Sperry Flour Company building (now the Furniture Warehouse and Sport Shop), nearly all of the Andrews Bank block, Sinsheimer Bros. Store and the Ah Louis Store.'

Letter from Captain T. J. Williams

Letter from the McClure Seed Company

Letter reads: 'Sept. 18; Ah Louis, San Luis Obispo: Dear [?] [You?] will please sack for us 60 sacks of the potatoes that have been dug 2 weeks or so to weigh about 105 to the sack and let us know what day the first of the week we can send a [?] for them. Yours and etc., Herron and Baker Co.'

A paid check of eight dollars paid to the order of Mrs. Forester for 2 hoggs [sic]. Backside has illegible writing.

A freight bill from the Pacific Coast Railway Company to Ah Louis. It was for the transportation of various goods. It amounted to $8.51.

Ah Louis used the Wells, Fargo & Co's Express to send $20.00 to Tony [?] [Jun?] who lived in San Francisco. This service was to pay money by telegraph.

Official Order Bill of Lading between Ah Louis and the Pacific Coast Railway Company confirming the delivery of onions. This document transfers liability to the shippers for damage of items.

Letter from Fon Sir San, Wong Long Shing, and Wong Loey Goey in San Simeon to Gon Ying Louis, congratulating her on the birth of her daughter Lena.

Payment, in the amount of $40.00, to Ah Louis from John S. Lewis for Chinese woodchoppers. This is possibly the envelope for the object with the identifier 167-7-d-29-09-03.

167-6-a-09-21-02, 167-6-a-09-21-03, 167-6-a-09-21-04, and 167-6-a-09-21-05 are similar images, depicting the Ah Louis Store and a view of Palm Street.

167-6-a-09-21-02, 167-6-a-09-21-03, 167-6-a-09-21-04, and 167-6-a-09-21-05 are similar images, depicting the Ah Louis Store and a view of Palm Street.

Similar to 167-6-a-09-06-01

167-6-a-09-21-02, 167-6-a-09-21-03, 167-6-a-09-21-04, and 167-6-a-09-21-05 are similar images, depicting the Ah Louis Store and a view of Palm Street.

To Aloa- Here's to our 1938 trip- A lot of pleasant memories [

Louis 6320 No. Kenmore Ave.Chicago 40, Illinois, Mr. Howard Louis

Similar to 167-6-a-09-06-01

Photograph of Eddie and Billy Watson, Richard Chong (seated), and Yvonne Louis, at the entrance to the Louis Store in San Luis Obispo.

Similar to 167-6-a-09-06-01

Similar to 167-6-a-09-03-02

167-6-a-09-21-02, 167-6-a-09-21-03, 167-6-a-09-21-04, and 167-6-a-09-21-05 are similar images, depicting the Ah Louis Store and a view of Palm Street.

Laying sewer line Palm St. Chinatown circa 1900'

A memorandum of agreement between Milton Robinson and Ah Louis (written as Ah Luis on this document) for the production of bricks. Milton Robinson entered a contract with parties to furnish bricks, including with Lyom, Ivins, and McFerson as trustees of the I.O.O.F. in San Luis Obispo. He was unable to complete the contract on his own, so he partnered with Ah Louis to make the bricks, on land Robinson was renting for that purpose and with tools and equipment provided by Robinson. Proceeds from extra bricks made would be paid to Ah Luis.

Inquiry about willow cordwood order.

Chinese [?] note written on back of envelope over a picture of the hotel.

Written on Hotel Ramona stationary.

A Western Union Telegraph from L.C. Routzahn regarding Ah Louis renting acreage.

Note reads: 'Arroyo Grande June 29th: Ah Louis, Please for 15 [?] Mr. Fowler ($12) Twelve Dol to charge 15 [?] of [?] comply. J. S. Lewis' Reverse side of note reads: 'Received payment, A. Fowler.'