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GUSTINE PHOTOGRAPHS

Gustine Pioneer Families Exhibit Photographs

These are photographs supplied by Bob Brown and Gertrude Jensen Sheffield for the Gustine Pioneer Families Exhibit. These are pictures of the Miller Family and the Jensen Family.

Brothers Johann (John) D. & Wilhelm (William) C. Jensen. Photo taken at Wyk, Island of Föhr, in northern Germany, circa 1897 prior to their arrival to the Gustine area. Johann had come back to Germany to bring his 15 year old younger brother Wilhelm with him to California.

Johann (John) Dietrich Jensen and fiance Inge (aka Getje) Boyen, presumed to be an engagement photo taken at Wyk, Island of Föhr, northern Germany circa 1897. Getje arrived in San Francisco in 1901 and married John immediately.

Gertie Miller and William C. Jensen in wedding clothes on their honeymoon in Santa Cruz, CA, 1905. They were married at St. James Lutheran Church in Newman.

Peter and Kate (Jörgens) Miller in a formal studio photo. Circa 1990's location unknown.

Harvester pulled by a mule team at work in the hills west of Gustine. Operating one of these rigs on this kind of slope was quite dangerous considering the brakes and the mules temperaments. Circa 1900.

John H. Jensen (L) with "May", and brother William H. Jensen (R) holding the reins of "Prince". Taken at the Jensen hill ranch, circa 1914. They were sons of William C. and Gertie Jensen.

Peter Miller's house on the move from the hills to its longtime location west of Gustine in 1909. Built in 1903, it was lifted and pulled by the steam tractor seen here, along with a team of mules when the load was excessive for the machine.

The Gustine ranch of William C. and Gertie Jensen, taken at the corner of North Avenue and Jensen Road.  In 1913, the former Cleveland School building was purchased and moved from the hills onto the property, becoming the Jensen's home. Surrounding buildings were added later. Most of the added buildings are there today. The Jensens operated a dairy and poultry farm for most of the 20th century.  Photo date unknown, estimated 1930.

William H. Jensen, son of John D. & Getje Jensen, shows his horsemanship skills atop these two steeds. Picture date 1918.

Bill Miller Sr., son of Peter & Kate Miller, was known at area rodeos as a competent bronc rider. Here he works with a horse that appears to have an "independent attitude".  Photo date unknown, estimated 1930.

The Cleveland School when it was being used as a school in the hills near Pete Miller's place.

1914 Girls Basketball Team

Katie Miller is second from left on the 1914 Girls Basketball team.

The following are photographs provided by Gertrude Jensen Sheffield. Any assistance in identifying the people in the photographs, the years of the photographs or anything else  will be greatly appreciated.   Double click on picture title to see photograph. Then go back to return to this list.   Please email the Gustine Historical Society indicating which picture and who the person is. 

Carnation Milk Products Company in Gustine

A photo of the Carnation Milk Company Plant in Gustine.

Leo Bizzini, class of 1926

Ernie Bizzini, class of 1926

Gustine Union High School Championship Baseball Team 1926

Back Row - Right to Left: Sam Kniebes, Walt Netherton, Leo Bizzini, Joe Oliveira, William H. Jensen, John H. Jensen, two unidentified players and Coach Olesen. Front Row - Right to Left: Pat Cosentino, Pete Borradori, Floyd Cox, 2 unidentified players, Floyd Cox, and one unidentified player.

Gustine Union High School Baseball Women's Team

Tina Jensen Klehn is the bottom left in front row. Alma Jensen Brown is int he back third from left.

Gustine Union High School Basketball team 1925 A

Back row, Mr. Olsen, the coach and a teacher. John Jensen first player on left.  Earl Hooper on far right, back row.

Gustine Union High School Basketball team 1925 B

John H. Jensen, William Jensen and Joe Oliveira left to right.

Gustine Union High School Basketball team 1926

William P. Jorgensen is fourth from the left.

Gustine Elementary School A

William H. Jensen 5th from left in middle row.  John H. Jensen on the end of middle row, two over from his brother.

Another Gustine Elementary School

William H. Jensen back left with John H. Jensen to his right.  Next to them is Joe Oliveira, Sr.

Gustine Elementary School

John Jensen is in the knickers, suspenders and tie front row.  In back row, far right is Bill Jensen in the same outfit.

Boyd Jensen, Emily Miller and others       

This is a page from a 1922 Gustine High School yearbook.   Lester McNamara is on this page.   Boyd and Emily are cousins of John Jensen of Gustine.

John Jensen about 1925-26 at Gustine Union High School

Official Program of Northern California and Nevada Basketball Championship 1928

Official Program with Players of Northern California and Nevada Basketball Championship 1928

Team that played in the Basketball Championships in 1928

The man standing back left in the suit is Hans Nissen Andersen. William H. Jensen and John H. Jensen are in the back row. In the front row from the left is Rudolf Bambauer, Joe Oliveira, Sam Kniebes, Leo Bizzini. They played int he Basketball Championships in San Francisco, CA. 1928.

Opening of Harry Schmidt Park in October 1974 from Gustine Standard

Gustine Standard, Thursday. October 31, 1974. Harry Schmidt Park.

Clay School in 1939 with staff

Back row:  Mrs. Georgia Rhea, Mrs. McBride (custodian), and Mrs. Pigeon. Front row:  Miss Marca (possible first name Loretta) and Patty Taylor. Miss Marca and Patty Taylor were teachers.