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1984 Summer Olympics collection
Collection
Identifier: MVC080
Abstract
The 1983 23rd Summer Olympics were largely held in Los Angeles. However, several events took place in Ventura County. Lake Casitas hosted canoeing and rowing events, which created many job and volunteer opportunities for Ventura County residents. This collection consists of items donated by several Ventura County residents who either worked at, volunteered for, or attended Olympic events. Materials consist of both official publications produced by the Olympic organizing committee, newspaper...
Dates:
1983-1984
Found in:
Museum of Ventura County
David N. Allison collection of tractor manuals and books
Collection
Identifier: MVC040
Abstract
Christina Murphy Allison and David N. Allison lived in Santa Barbara after marrying in 1980. She was an accomplished soprano who traveled widely for her performances. He was a well-known tractor collector and scholar. He also authored several articles on tractor collecting and farm literature. This collection was amassed over a 50-year period by David Allison and donated by Christina Allison. The majority of the materials are manuals, brochures, books, and magazines on the subject of farm...
Dates:
circa 1883-2000
Found in:
Museum of Ventura County
Merill Carr Allyn collection
Collection
Identifier: MVC085
Abstract
Merrill Carr Allyn, born in 1904, moved to the Upper Ojai with his family when he was four years old. After graduating from Ventura High School in 1922, he developed a lifelong interest in boating and sea life. He started working as a deckhand for a local boater and eventually opened a boat-building business. He also served as commissioner of the Ventura Port District several times in the 1950s and 1960s. Allyn was an amateur photographer and this collection consists entirely of his...
Dates:
circa 1937-1958
Found in:
Museum of Ventura County
American Association of University Women records
Collection
Identifier: MVC022
Abstract
The American Association of University of Women is an organization that has aimed towards the advancement, equity, and advocacy of women in the professional world since its inception in 1880. The Ventura County AAUW chapter was formed in 1916, followed by the Camarillo branch in 1962 and the Thousand Oaks branch in 1966. This collection contains the minutes, financial records, publications, news clippings and other ephemera from the AAUW’s Ventura County branch.
Dates:
1916-1991
Found in:
Museum of Ventura County
Andy Anderson collection on oil production
Collection
Identifier: MVC023
Abstract
Andy Anderson is senior vice-president of operations at energy company Aera. Headquartered in Bakersfield, Aera is a major oil and gas producer. Anderson has worked in the energy sector for over 35 years. He has a chemical engineering degree from Stanford University. This collection contains material on oil production as gathered by Andy Anderson. Materials include books, bulletins, graphs, maps, other publications (pamphlets, booklets, and catalogs), correspondence, and logbooks and ledgers...
Dates:
1919-1978
Found in:
Museum of Ventura County
Arnaz, Wagner, Levy, Waterman, Barnes, Denton, and Walker papers
Collection
Identifier: MVC016
Abstract
The Arnaz, Wagner, Levy, Waterman, Barnes, Denton, Walker papers contain information about Jose de Arnaz, John B. Wagner, Joseph Levy, Anna A. Levy, William M. Waterman, William Henry Barnes, Joseph S. Denton and Lena Cannon Walker; all noteworthy individuals in Ventura County from the mid 1800s through the early 1900s. Information includes legal papers, photographs, correspondence, biographical publications, newspaper clippings and other ephemera. In addition to these records are minutes...
Dates:
circa 1840s-1960s
Found in:
Museum of Ventura County
Articles of Incorporation collection
Collection
Identifier: MVC050
Abstract
This collection was donated to the Museum of Ventura County by the County of Ventura, represented by Robert L. Hamm, county clerk and recorder. This collection contains the articles of incorporation for various businesses, clubs and associations in Ventura County from 1874-1980.
Dates:
1874-1980
Found in:
Museum of Ventura County
Lila Atkisson papers
Collection
Identifier: MVC086
Abstract
Lila Atkisson, born in Long Beach, California, was director of public health administration and education for the Ventura County Public Health Services until retiring in 1983. As director, Atkisson oversaw the county's immunization programs, family planning and prenatal care, WIC programs, health education, and educational programming. She was a supporter of access to family planning and health education for the public. She passed away at the age of 96 in 2020.This collection...
Dates:
circa 1948-1999
Found in:
Museum of Ventura County
Bertha Ayers papers
Collection
Identifier: MVC027
Abstract
The Bertha Ayers papers contains memorabilia belonging to Bertha Ayers Linder, the wife of Mayor Fred Linder. The collection includes letters, documents, newspapers, and other ephemera from Ayers' life, as well as eight school notebooks belonging to Winnie Smith, circa 1890s.
Dates:
circa 1894-1960
Found in:
Museum of Ventura County
Cephas Little Bard collection
Collection
Identifier: MVC026
Abstract
Cephas Little Bard, born April 7, 1843 in Pennsylvania, was a well-known physician and prominent citizen of Ventura County in the late 19th century. Bard co-founded Ventura's first hospital and was also a prominent medical researcher. His collection of curios was also the foundation of what would later become the Museum of Ventura County. Dr. Bard passed away on April 20, 1902 due to complications from a surgery. His collection includes correspondence, monographs, legal documents, and...
Dates:
1782-1975; Majority of material found within 1860-1904
Found in:
Museum of Ventura County
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