Jennifer PosedelJennifer Posedel's (née Dowling) previous books include Rodeo and Theatres of Oakland. Stephen Lawton is a past board member of the Contra Costa County Historical Society and is chair of the Contra Costa County Historical Landmarks Advisory Committee They collaborated with the Hercules Historical Society, using images from corporate archives and the family albums of former company personnel. The authors' royalties from the sale of each book will benefit the Hercules Historical Society. Read More Read Less