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donations

Your membership and monetary donations provide us with the funds to operate our foundation. However,  even more important are the photos, films, letters, diaries and other documents that actually tell the story of Surprise Valley and its fascinating men and women.  

Vintage photo of Laura Hanks Bucher and grandson Leo Weilmester

Donations or loans of  historical material are our lifeblood.

Flyer for the Hotel Bidwell advertising $1 rooms

Sometimes a membership isn't in your budget but we are always so grateful

for donations of any amount.

Mahlon and Rebekah Hanks tintype photo

Our "Tintype Photo" Fundraiser is a fun way of  living your Old West fantasy and supporting CalVada.

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