Inside Berry News Co. in 1940.
Books for Sale
The Leonard "Duke" Davis Collection
High School teacher turned historian, Leonard “Duke” Davis has been instrumental in documenting Roseville history. A founding member of the Roseville Historical Society, Duke was active until just recently when his health prevented his further involvement. We at the museum are eternally grateful for his work and continue to sell his books to the public for their enjoyment and knowledge about local history. The society is proud to have partnered with him on many of his works and have been the beneficiary of his detailed research as a result. Duke’s books are detailed here on our website and you can peruse them in person at the museum.
"Origins of the Roseville Fire Department"
"Origins of the Roseville Fire Department"
By Leonard M. Davis
An interesting slice of Roseville history, this book provides a look at the people and the events that led to Roseville's first fire department. Covering more than a century, the book was published in 2007 so we get within a hose-spray away of the present day RFD. There are details we would otherwise never know if Davis had not made this effort to chronicle a vital city function. It evokes a deeper appreciation for what it takes to start-up a fire department and be a great responder to the needs of a growing city.