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CALIFORNIA ADMISSION DAY CELEBRATION
1912
STOCKTON, CA
Each year, upon anniversary of California's admission
to Statehood, Sept. 9, 1850, Native Sons of the Golden West sponsors
celebration in some one California city. Medal actually issued by N.S.G.W.
"parlor" at Placerville, CA, 60 miles north of Stockton in Mother Lode
country; nicknamed "Hangtown" because of numerous hangings there during Gold
Rush period. For information on N. S. G. W., see Part I U.S.S. California
Launching--1904; see also Part II, California Admission Day
Celebration--1896.
 
Photos courtesy of Fred Holabird
Obv. In center 1912, scrolls above and
below; above, around Admission Day Celebration; below, around
Stockton, Cal.; beaded border.
Rev. Across Hang-Town / No. 9 /
N. S. G. W., small scroll above and below; around Compliments of
Placerville Parlor; star at bottom edge, beaded border.
HK-660 Aluminum. 33mm.
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