OTHER ID NUMBERS

ITEM

YEAR\PERIOD

DESCRIPTION

PHOTO/CAPTION

P-I-A-001

Burbank in Lake County

1909

Framed tinted photograph of Burbank posing atop a rock in a forest located in Lake County. Made for Cree Publishing Company.

P-I-A-002

Burbank Age 10 Daguerreotype

1859

a. Ambrotype 2" x 2 1/4" of young Burbank (age 10) framed in daguerreotype box frame. Located in dresser drawer.
b. Copy by Sherm Boivin 4 x 6 black and white. Located in cabinet.

P-I-A-003

Burbank at 15 Ambrotype

1864

Ambrotype 1 1/2 x 2" in daguerreotype frame. Portrait of Burbank at age 15, taken by J.J. Boynton, Clinton, Massachusetts. Located in dresser drawer.

P-I-A-004

Burbank at 15

1864

Sepia photograph of Burbank at age 15, taken by J.J. Boynton, Clinton, MA.

P-I-A-005

Burbank at 19

1868

Original photograph of Burbank at age 19, taken by H.J. Reed Studio, 222 Main Street, Worcester, MA.

P-I-A-006

Burbank at 19

1868

Original studio photograph of Burbank at age 19, by H.J. Reed Studio, 222 Main Street, Worcester, MA.

P-I-A-007

Burbank in Profile

1868

Copy of photograph, side view, probably copied from original taken by H.J. Reed Studio of Worcester, MA at same time as P-I-A-5 and P-I-A-6. This copy probably made by Shaw Studios of Santa Rosa. No original photo in collection. Located in cabinet.

P-I-A-008

Burbank at 30 in Profile

1879

Original oval sepia photograph of Burbank at age 30, by Morse's Palace of Art, 417 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA around 1880. Shows side view of head and shoulders and sideburns.

P-I-A-009

Burbank at 30

1879

Sepia toned photograph of Burbank at age 30, taken by Swasey, 26 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA.

P-I-A-010

Burbank at 39 Portrait taken in Washington

1888

Studio photograph (sepia) of Burbank at age 39, during a trip to the East Coast, taken by Prince, Pennsylvania Avenue & 11th Street, Washington, D.C. Located in cabinet.

P-I-A-010

Burbank Portrait Age 74

1923

Black and white studio photograph of Burbank at age 74. Partial side view. Marked "Nelson 23"
a. 8 x 10 with white border -

Check numbering ---

P-I-A-011

Burbank in 40s by Shaw

1894

Original studio photograph of Burbank in his early 40's, taken by Shaw, Third Street Gallery, Santa Rosa, CA.

P-I-A-012

Burbank Portrait

1900

Original studio photograph of Burbank during his middle years, taken by Shaw, Third Street Gallery, Santa Rosa, CA. Copies from original made by Tabor, 121 Post Street, San Francisco, CA. Burbank is mustached in side view.
a. copy, 5 x 7 oval, located in dresser, mounted photo.

P-I-A-013

Portrait of Burbank Seated

1910

Studio photograph, not original, of Burbank in his middle years, seated in a chair and marked "special" by Georgina Stewart.
a. sepia toned, 3 1/2 x 5 1/2" - located in cabinet.

P-I-A-014

Portrait of Burbank Seated, 3/4 view

1910

Studio photograph of Burbank in his middle years, seated in a chair; side view. Taken by Ross of Santa Rosa. (?)
Located in cabinet.

P-I-A-015

Portrait of Burbank Seated

1910

Original studio photograph of Burbank seated in a chair, during middle age. Taken by Ross of Santa Rosa, probably at same time as P-I-A-14.
a. Sepai toned, 8 3/4 x 7" - located in cabinet.

P-I-A-016

Portrait of Burbank (old age)

1915

Studio photograph of Burbank in old age, black and white, no credit notation.

P-I-A-017

Burbank Portrait Age 76

1924

Studio photograph of Burbank, age 76, taken by Hartsook of San Francisco and Los Angeles.

P-I-A-018

Burbank Portrait at 74

1923

Black and white studio photograph of Burbank at 74 years of age. Partial side view.
a. 8 x 10" with white border. Signed "Nelson 23."

P-I-A-019

Burbank Portrait at 74

1923

Black and white studio photograph of Burbank at 74 years of age. Full face view.
a. 8 x 10" - Marked "Nelson 23."
b. 8 x 10"
c. 8 x 10" - Marked "Nelson 23."

P-I-A-020

Burbank Portrait Age 74, profile

1923

Black and white studio photograph of Burbank at age 74, 3/4 view with head tilted down. Marked "Nelson 23"

P-I-A-021

Burbank on Bench at Tupper Street House

1923

Black and white photograph of Burbank in old age, seated on a wicker bench on porch of his new residence. Taken by William McClearie of Santa Rosa, CA.

P-I-A-022

Burbank Portrait Age 74, profile

1923

Black and white studio photograph of Burbank at age 74, side view. Marked "Nelson 23"

P-I-A-023

Burbank in Rocker at Tupper Street House

1923

Professional photograph of Burbank in old age, seated in rocker on porch of new residence. Taken by Ross of Santa Rosa, CA.
a. Black and white 8 x 10

P-I-A-024

Burbank Standing at Tupper Street House

1923

Professional photograph of Burbank in old age standing in front of his new residence. 5 1/2 x 7" mounted to 8 x 10".

P-I-A-025

Burbank Portrait, Head and Shoulders

1922

Head and shoulders studio photograph by J.R. Reed. Located in cabinet.

P-I-A-026

Burbank Portrait Age 74, 3/4 View

1923

Professional photograph of Burbank, age 74, seated in chair; partial front view. Taken by Ross of Santa Rosa, CA. 4 3/4 x 6 1/2" mounted to
7 x 9" and sepia toned.

P-I-A-027

Burbank Age 74, Chin in Hand

1923

Photo of Burbank, age 74, seated in a chair, chin in left hand. Original photo by Nelson, copies by Ross. 4 x 6 mounted to 8 x 10

P-I-A-028

Burbank Age 74, Profile

1923

Photograph of Burbank at age 74, side view. Taken by Ross of Santa Rosa. Located in dresser. Image size is 4 3/4 x 6 1/2" matted to 6 3/4 x 8 3/4".

P-I-A-029

Burbank Age 74, Seated Reading

1923

Photo of Burbank, age 74, seated in chair reading a magazine; partial side view. Taken by Ross of Santa Rosa, CA. 4 x 6 1/2" mounted to 6 3/4 x 8 3/4"

P-I-A-030

Burbank at 74, Seated, Head on Arm

1923

Photograph of Burbank at age 74, seated in chair with head resting on right arm. Taken by Ross of Santa Rosa, CA. Both signed by Ross in pencil on mat.

P-I-A-031

Burbank with Mustache, 3/4 view

1900

Photograph of Burbank with mustache, partial view, taken by Ross of Santa Rosa, CA circa 1900. Oval 4 x 6" mounted to 6 x 9". Similar to photo taken by Shaw, P-I-A-12. Located in cabinet.

P-I-A-032

Burbank Seated on Bench

1924

Photograph of Burbank seated on wicker bench.
a. thru d. 9 x 10 - located in cabinet.
COPY of head only - located in cabinet.

P-I-A-033

Burbank Portrait Wearing Shriner's Hat

1925

Head and shoulders photograph of Burbank wearing a Shriner's hat (ISLAM)..

P-I-A-034

Burbank and Magnolia Tree

1925

Photograph of Burbank admiring a magnolia tree at northwest corner of home grounds. Taken by B.W. Hellings, Newspaper Enterprise Association, San Francisco.

P-I-A-035

Burbank with Mustache Looking at Scrapbook (copy)

1908

Copy of photograph of Burbank (sporting a mustache), looking at a scrapbook. Copy and negative courtesy Oakland Museum, from Peter Dreyer

P-I-A-037

Burbank Portrait Age 74, 3/4 view Seated

1923

Photograph of Burbank at age 74, all except f are signed "Nelson 23" on breast pocket (g is signed in lower right hand corner). Partial side view of head and shoulders. Black and white 8 x 10.
a. thru g.

P-I-A-038

Burbank Portrait Age 74, Full View

1923

Oval photograph of Burbank at age 74, taken by Eastern Studio of Santa Rosa, CA. Front view of head and shoulders, "unprofessionally mounted". Image size is 2 1/2 x 3 1/2". Paper frame is 5 x 7".

P-I-A-039

Burbank Portrait Age 74, Oval, Profile

1923

Oval photograph of Burbank at age 74, taken by Eastern Studio of Santa Rosa, CA. Side view of head and shoulders, "unprofessionally mounted". 5 x 8 1/2" mounted to 6 1/2 x 11".

P-I-A-040

Burbank Age 74, Seated, Full View

1923

Oval photograph of Burbank by Eastern Studio of Santa Rosa, CA showing front view of head and shoulders. Burbank, age 74, is seated in a chair. "Unprofessionally mounted".

P-I-A-041

Burbank Age 74, Seated Profile

1923

Oval photograph of Burbank at age 74, taken by Eastern Studio of Santa Rosa, CA. Side view; Burbank is seated in a chair. "Unprofessionally mounted". 5 1/4 x 7 1/4" mounted to 7 1/4 x 14".

P-I-A-043

Burbank Portrait, unsmiling

1923

Black and white 8 x 10 photograph of Burbank, in which he is unsmiling. Photo signed, "Nelson 23".

P-I-A-044

Burbank Age 76, Seated in Greenhouse

1925

Photograph of Burbank, age 76, seated inside greenhouse. Taken by Ross of Santa Rosa, CA and marked "special" by Georgina Stewart.

P-I-A-045

Burbank Portrait, Oval

1915

Black and white, oval portrait of Burbank, head and shoulders, mounted on heavy cardboard. No other identification. Located in cabinet.

P-I-A-046

Burbank at Vine-Covered Tupper Street House

1915

Black and white photograph of Burbank standing in front of new residence with vines in background. Taken by Ross of Santa Rosa, CA. Located in cabinet.

P-I-A-047

Burbank Standing at Fountain Grove

1915

Photograph of Burbank standing in driveway of Fountain Grove Ranch. Taken by John Ross.

P-I-A-048

Burbank Seated on Wood

1923

Black and white glossy print by Robert Briggs Associates of San Francisco (from Dreyer Collection). Burbank is sitting on slabs of wood, possibly paradox walnut.

P-I-A-049

Burbank Seated Reading in Tupper Street House

1915

Two Black and White photographs of Burbank seated in front of fireplace in new residence reading a book.

P-I-A-050

Burbank Standing on Porch of Tupper Street House

1915

Two black and white photographs of Burbank standing on porch of new residence. Located in cabinet.

P-I-A-051

Burbank Seated in Rocker Near Palm (copy)

1912

Two black and white copies of Burbank seated in small wicker rocking chair beside a palm tree. From the Oakland Public Library, Dreyer papers. Located in cabinet.

P-I-A-052

Burbank with Flowers in Garden, Hat

1915

Black and white copy of Burbank standing in field of flowers in Santa Rosa garden wearing hat..

P-I-A-053

Burbank Oiling Shoes at Sink, Tupper Street

1923

Black and white snapshot of Burbank oiling his shoes in order to keep his feet dry while a cat sits on the floor. Wearing apron.

P-I-A-054

Burbank in Overcoat, Ladies

1923

Snapshot of Burbank with overcoat and hat and a number of well-dressed ladies in the background. Located in cabinet.

P-I-A-055

Burbank on Bicycle

1915

Black and white photo of Burbank riding his bicycle in front of street alongside Cedar of Lebanon.
a. 8 x 10 copy

P-I-A-056

 

 

 

P-I-A-057

Burbank Admiring Plant, Framed

 

Oval portrait in gold metal frame with tapestry matting and crown at top of frame. Burbank is admiring a plant.

P-I-A-058

Burbank Seated in Wicker Chair, Color

 

Colored portrait of Burbank sitting in wicker chair, left arm straddling on back of chair, taken by Polychrome Studio, Luther Burbank Press, Santa Rosa. The print is signed "Faithfully, Luther Burbank" and kept in a grey paper folder..

P-I-A-059

Burbank Seated on Tupper Street Porch, Reading

unknown

Burbank sitting in chair on porch of new residence reading. Mounted in wooden block.

P-I-A-060

Burbank Age 75, Holding Hat at Tupper Street

1924

Black and white photo of Burbank, age 75, standing in front of new residence holding a hat.

P-I-A-061

Burbank Age 50, Reading (copy)

1898

Black and white copy, oval, on normal paper of young Burbank. Burbank is looking at a magazine and the caption reads, "LB In his Silver Jubilee Year 1898." Oakland Free Library. Used by Dreyer in
"A Gardner Touched with Genius." Located in cabinet.

P-I-A-063

Burbank Seated in Profile, Bust

1922

Black and white photo in profile view, head and shoulders, of Burbank sitting in home. Probably used by Kamuela Searle in sculpting bust of Burbank.

P-I-A-064

Burbank with Sculpture by Searle

1922

Sepia toned photo of Burbank, full face view, with full face of sculpture by Searle.

P-I-A-065

Burbank Bust Sculpture

1922

Sepia toned photo of sculpted bust of Burbank, profile view.

P-I-A-066

Portrait Painting by MK Seralian

1914

Photograph of original oil painting by MK Seralian. Painting is a portrait of Burbank.
a. black and white 7 x 10 (both a and b located in cabinet)
b. negative

P-I-A-067

Burbank with Spineless Cactus, Hat on Pad

1923

Black and white snapshot of Burbank with spineless cactus. His hat is hanging on one of the pieces of cactus. This shot was taken in Santa Rosa. Located in cabinet.

P-I-A-068

Burbank in Hat in Santa Rosa Garden

1924

Black and white snapshot of Burbank standing with hat alone in his Santa Rosa garden. Located in cabinet.

P-I-A-069

Burbank at Tupper Street House

1925

Black and white snapshot of Burbank standing hatless in front of his residence

P-I-A-070

Burbank Portrait "Pollinating" Flower

1912

Studio portrait of Burbank in which he is posed as though he's pollinating a flower. He is wearing a hat and morning coat. Located in cabinet.

P-I-A-071

Burbank Portrait "Pollinating" Flower

1912

Studio portrait of Burbank in hat and morning coat kneeling on one knee as if pollinating a flower. Located in cabinet.

P-I-A-072

Burbank Portrait "Pollinating" Flower

1912

Studio portrait of Burbank in hat and morning coat stooping down as though pollinating a flower. Located in cabinet.

P-I-A-073

Burbank Portrait "Pollinating" Flower

1912

Studio portrait of Burbank in hat and morning coat kneeling down as if pollinating a flower. Located in cabinet.

P-I-A-074

Burbank "Pollinating" Poppy Flower

1912

Black and white glossy print of Burbank in straw hat stooping down in his Santa Rosa garden pollinating a poppy flower.

P-I-A-075

Burbank Kneeling in Garden, Straw Hat

1912

Black and white glossy photo of Burbank, wearing a straw hat, kneeling in his garden while pondering which selection to be made. Located in cabinet.

P-I-A-076

Burbank Standing in Garden Pollinating, Straw Hat

1912

Photograph of Burbank standing in Santa Rosa garden wearing straw hat and pollinating a flower. This picture was used on the front cover of "The Mentor" magazine in August 1923.

P-I-A-077

Burbank Kneeling in Garden Pollinating, Straw Hat

1912

Black and white glossy photo of Burbank wearing straw hat and kneeling in his Santa Rosa garden, pollinating a flower. Located in cabinet.

P-I-A-078

Burbank in Straw Hat among Grasses at Santa Rosa

1912

Black and white glossy photo of Burbank in straw hat standing among tall grasses at his Santa Rosa garden while pollinating plants. Located in cabinet.

P-I-A-079

Burbank Bust Sculpture by Gertrude Gayle

1912

Black and white glossy print of a bust of Burbank done by Gertrude Gayle Kanno. The photo is autographed to Mr. & Mrs. Serailian. Located in cabinet.

P-I-A-080

Card with Burbank and Bonita at Tupper Street

 

Black and white promotional card containing a message by Burbank, issued by the Santa Rosa Chamber of Commerce. The card has a photo of Burbank and Bonita in front of residence.

P-I-A-081

Burbank Seated in Garden

1920

Sepia toned photo of Burbank sitting in a cane chair in his garden.

P-I-A-082

Burbank Admiring Flowers

1923

Black and white photo of Burbank admiring flowering bushes (roses?). Taken by the Ken Schroll Studio, 520 Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa (this information is printed on the back). Located in cabinet.

P-I-A-083

Burbank wearing Black Felt Hat

1910?

Black and white photo wearing black felt hat.

P-I-A-084

Burbank Seated Holding Bonita

 

Black and white photo of Burbank seated, holding dog Bonita.

P-I-A-085

Burbank Seated in Lake County

1920

Black and white photo of Burbank sitting on a log in Lake County.

P-I-A-086

Burbank Seated in Lake County

1920

Black and white photo of Burbank standing on a fallen log in Lake County.

P-I-A-087

Burbank on Fordson Tractor

1917

Black and white photo of Burbank riding a Fordson tractor which was a gift from Henry Ford.

P-I-A-088

Burbank Seated in Rocker at Tupper Street

 

Black and white photo of Burbank seated in rocking chair on porch of Tupper St. home.

P-I-A-089

Burbank Beside Cedar of Lebanon

 

Black and white photo of Burbank standing beside what appears to be a Cedar of Lebanon tree.

P-I-A-090

Burbank in Black Top Hat at Tupper Street

 

Black and white photo of Burbank in tall black hat standing near vine covered corner of Tupper St. residence.

P-I-A-093

Burbank in SR Gardens

1920-1929

Snapshot taken by Luther Putnam of Press Democrat, black and white.

P-I-A-095

Burbank with cat by tail Photo Print EB Hayes Wonder Book

1906

Photo print "#16". Burbank holding cat "Mike" by the tail.
EB Hayes Wonder Book.

P-I-A-096

Burbank with hand spade near pine trees Photo Print EB Hayes Wonder Book

1906

Photo print "#17". Burbank with hand spade near pine trees. Pine cones on bare tree branches. EB Hayes Wonder Book.

P-I-A-097

Burbank "Crowing" in Tupper Street House Photo Print EB Hayes Wonder Book

1906

Photo print "#29". Burbank in "crowing position" in Tupper Street House. Burbank is clowning for the camera. EB Hayes Wonder Book.

P-I-A-098

Burbank Seated in Tupper Street Library Photo Print EB Hayes Wonder Book

1906

Photo print "#31A". Burbank Seated in Tupper Street Library in front of fireplace with book. EB Hayes Wonder Book.

P-I-A-099

Burbank Climbing Sofa in Tupper Street Dining Room Photo Print EB Hayes Wonder Book

1906

Photo print "#32". Burbank Climbing Sofa in Tupper Street Dining Room. Clowning for the camera. China on shelf. EB Hayes Wonder Book.

P-I-A-100

Burbank Climbing Sofa Tupper Street Photo Print EB Hayes Wonder Book

1906

Photo print "#33". Burbank Climbing Sofa in Tupper Street Dining Room. Clowning for the camera. Framed Apple art. EB Hayes Wonder Book.

P-I-A-101

Burbank with Feet in Air on sofa at Tupper Street Photo Print EB Hayes Wonder Book

1906

Photo print "#34". Burbank with Feet in Air on sofa at Tupper Street. Furnishings in evidence. EB Hayes Wonder Book.

P-I-A-102

Burbank seated in rocker in front of cactus $30

unknown

Burbank seated in wicker rocker in front of cactus.

P-I-A-103

Burbank Seated Examining Seeds $30

unknown

Burbank examining seeds inside. Burbank is moustached and shown in profile.

P-I-A-104

Burbank Standing in Doorway

1905?

Mustached Burbank standing in doorway of white wooden building with thermometer on wall. Building is probably connected the greenhouse and barn (before fire in 1930s). Burbank is probably facing house.

LIBRARY OF CONGRESS

P-I-A-106

Burbank Age 74, Seated Reading

1923

Photo of Burbank, age 74, seated in chair reading a magazine; partial side view. Hands are together. Taken by Ross of Santa Rosa, CA.

P-I-A-107

Luther Burbank Magic Lantern Slide

unknown

Glass magic lantern slide (color positive) of Luther Burbank on porch of Tupper St house. White columns and Shasta daisies surround Burbank who is wearing a blue suit and light-colored hat. White label, written in blue ink: Luther Burbank, Santa Rosa, California. Slide is said to be from collection of photographer JC Gordon of San Jose.

P-I-A-108

Luther Burbank & Cactus Keystone Magic Lantern Slide

unknown

Magic lantern glass slide (black and white positive) of Luther Burbank wearing white hat with black band seated in wicker rocker near palm (front yard of cottage). 1"x1" inset top left shows spineless cactus. Slide is marked: Keystone View Company Studios, Meadville, PA. Copyrighted. 139 (L54896) General Science Units - Plants - Burbank, the "Plant Wizard".
Image is very similar to P-I-A-051 but LB's head is at different angle.