History Books
March 12 - 13, 2003 marked the 75th anniversary of
the St. Francis Dam Disaster.
We have three books on the subject available for
purchase:
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Man-Made Disaster: The Story of St. Francis Dam by Charles F. Outland A 2002 reprint of the 1977 revised edition of this classic study of the disaster. $24.00 |
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The St. Francis Dam Disaster Revisited by J. David Rogers and Catherine Mulholland, with a photographic examination of the disaster. Published by the Museum in 1995, in cooperation with the Historical Society of Southern California. $18.00 |
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St. Francis Dam Disaster by John Nichols Published in 2002, this is a photographic survey of the disaster and its aftermath. $19.99 |
Archeological Interpretive Center by Myrle A. Kirk
A site description and history of archaeological explorations in Mission Park, Ventura..
30 pp, illustrations and photos
pb $3.95 plus $3.00 ship/handling
Chumash: A Picture of Their World by Bruce Miller
A general introduction to the native peoples of the Central Coast.
144 pp, illustrations and photos
pb $10.95 plus $3.00 ship/handling
Mines, Murders & Grizzlies by Charles Outland
Tales of California's Ventura Back Country.
151 pp, b/w photos
pb $14.95 plus $3.00 ship/handling
"Primary Source Packet" Published by Ventura County Museum
Contains 12 maps related to the history of Ventura County.
Includes Teachers' guide and classroom activities.
Folder $9.95 plus $3.00 ship/handling
MUSEUM QUARTERLIES
Local history booklets published continuously since 1955 by
the Ventura County Historical Society:
Some of our most popular issues:
"Henry Chapman Ford: Painter of Early California." An illustrated history of this early California Artist. 64 pp, full color plates and b/w photos pb $12.00 plus $3.00 ship/handling |
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"History Through A Lens: The Photographs of John Calvin Brewster,
1874-1909"
69 pp, many b/w photos
pb $7.50 plus $3.00 ship/handling
"Rancho Camulos and the Home of Ramona," two articles; by
Dydia DeLyser and Phil Brigandi
A double issue, companion publication to the Museum exhibit of the same name.
pb $12.00 plus $3.00 ship/handling
"Money From Home: National Currency of Ventura County,"
by Harold S. Pittman, Ventura County Treasurer/Tax Collector
The first and only article published on the history of national currency issued by local
banks.
72 pp, b/w and color photos
pb, $12.00 plus $3.00 ship/handling
"100 Years of the Ojai: Tennis, Tea & Tradition,"
by Tony Thacher
A celebration of the 100th anniversary of the famed Ojai Valley Tennis Tournament.
104 pp, b/w and color photos
pb, $12.00 plus $3.00 ship/handling
| "In the Curl: The Evolution of Surfing in Ventura
County" 36 pp, b/w and color photos pb, $7.50 plus $3.00 ship/handling |
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