T212 Obak Cards with "Gilliam Squires" name stamp

[bocca001]

Hey Patrick- any idea which San Jose school? His connection with San Jose is the reason why I collect (sort of) these cards.

[Pat R]

Originally Posted by bocca001

Hey Patrick- any idea which San Jose school? His connection with San Jose is the reason why I collect (sort of) these cards.

It just says public schools of Stockton and then Fremont if that's any help.

[Steve D]

According to the 1910 US Federal Census, there was a Gilliam H. Squires, 14 years old, who lived at 1755 Bush St in San Francisco, just west of Nob Hill. It says he was born in Montana, and his father was a clergyman/preacher.

In the 1900 census, his family lived at 423 South Seventh St in Santa Clara.

In the 1920 census, his family had moved a few blocks SW to 652 Baker St, and his occupation was "actor".

In the 1930 census, he's living in Santa Cruz, and it says his occupation was a "stage actor".

Then, in 1936 - 1942, he shows up in voter listings, living in Santa Clara, still with the occupation "actor". In 1936, his address was 714 Main in Santa Clara, and then in 1938 and 1942, he lived at 1818 The Alameda.


Steve

[bocca001]

Thanks Patrick and Steve. Very helpful. The last two are in an area of San Jose called the Rose Garden, which is very close to where I grew up. I had seen a mention of the Rose Garden somewhere online, but your info makes it clear. Thank you!