17th Class Onsite Exhibition
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Cheryl Miller’s Naismith Trophy, USC jersey, and custom shoes
Jane Wiedlin’s signed guitar
Helene An’s chef coat
Leon E. Panetta’s Secretary of Defense and CIA pins
Judge Thelton Henderson’s crystal gavel award
Go-Go’s debut album and a painting of it
17TH ANNUAL CALIFORNIA HALL OF FAME EXHIBITION
On view now
Explore the lives and legacies of the 17th class of California Hall of Fame in an all-new artifact exhibit featuring photos and memorabilia on loan from:
- Helene An
- Willie L. Brown, Jr.
- Vinton G. Cerf
- Ava DuVernay
- The Go-Go’s
- Thelton E. Henderson
- Los Lobos
- Cheryl Miller
- Leon E. Panetta
- Brenda Way
This year’s artifact exhibition features special items on loan from the 17th class, including a guitar played by Jane Wiedlin of the Go-Go’s, basketball star Cheryl Miller’s Olympic gold medal, a wax figure of Mayor Willie L. Brown, a sketch of the November 22, 1977 three-network demonstration of the Internet hand-drawn by Vinton G. Cerf.
Showcasing inductee contributions to our state
Brenda Way display
Featuring the Go-Go’s, Cheryl Miller, Leon E. Panetta and more
Access the 16th class virtual exhibit
Exhibitions
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Ceremonies
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