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Hobson family papers
Collection
Identifier: MVC096
Abstract
These papers were created by one branch of the Hobson family, early settlers in what is now known as Ventura County. Abram Lincoln Hobson (1861 – 1929) owned land throughout southern California and was an owner of Hobson Brothers Packing Company and Hobson City Markets. He was also actively involved in the local community. The documents include both business and personal correspondence and papers relating to his land holdings and business interests.
Dates:
1881-1920
Found in:
Museum of Ventura County
Edith Hobson Hoffman papers
Collection
Identifier: MVC097
Abstract
Edith Hobson Hoffman (1890-1970) is a member of the Hobson family, early settlers of Ventura County who played a pivotal role in its development. Edith was dedicated to preserving the history of the county throughout her life. These papers contain records detailing the publication of The Letters of José Señán, forty-eight letters incorporated into a book which detail life at the San Buenaventura Mission from 1796 to 1823.
Dates:
1960-1963
Found in:
Museum of Ventura County
Hollywood Beach Mutual Water Co. records
Collection
Identifier: MVC006
Scope and Contents
This collection comprises the stock certificates from the Hollywood Beach Mutual Water Company.
Dates:
1900s
Found in:
Museum of Ventura County
John Larronde collection
Collection
Identifier: MVC032
Scope and Contents
This collection comprises surfing memorabilia from John Larronde. There are two boxes of surf publications which include books and magazines, as well as three photo albums and a scrapbook of news articles. The other two boxes contain loose news clippings, photographs, correspondence, and other surfing publications.
Dates:
circa 1900s
Found in:
Museum of Ventura County
Charles Leavens Estate collection
Collection
Identifier: MVC033
Scope and Contents Note
This collection contains the personal records of Charles Leavens. The records are mainly comprised of photographs, postcards, and school programs. Some business records from the Bank of Ventura and the Santa Paula Walnut Association are also included.A number of documents in the collection refer to H. A. Flint or Flint family members. Henry Flint was an early Ventura County pioneer farmer/rancher in Santa Paula and Saticoy. Upon his death, Flint's property was sold to the Leavens...
Dates:
circa 1800s-1900s
Found in:
Museum of Ventura County
Collection of ledgers
Collection
Identifier: MVC073
Abstract
The ledgers in this collection were donated to the museum over several years. Many belong to either the Superior Court of Ventura County or various offices and departments within the county's administration, as well as several private businesses or clubs. There are also a few still unidentified ledgers. The ledgers contain notes, financial accounts, or administrative records for a wide variety of agencies and businesses. Some ledgers may contain additional papers or correspondence.
Dates:
1870-1956
Found in:
Museum of Ventura County
Achille Levy papers
Collection
Identifier: MVC043
Abstract
The collection pertains to Achille Levy's personal and business life. Levy was a businessman, banker, and community leader in Ventura County. Born in 1853 in Mommenheim, France, he was 18 years old when he immigrated to California. After a two-year stay in San Francisco, California, he moved to the farming community of Hueneme in Ventura County. He first worked with Moise Wolff and operated a successful general merchandise business. He returned to France briefly, married his wife, Lucy...
Dates:
1870-1993
Found in:
Museum of Ventura County
McGuire family book collection
Collection
Identifier: MVC083
Abstract
The McGuire family lived in the Upper Ojai Valley for much of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Nancy Darrah and William McGuire were married in 1875 in Ohio. William entered the milling business with Thomas Clark and bought 262 acres in the Upper Ojai. All eight of Nancy and William's children were raised on their ranch. Their son Thomas was born in 1882 and lived on the ranch his whole life. This collection consists almost entirely of the McGuire family's personal books and reading...
Dates:
1833-1977
Found in:
Museum of Ventura County
Mental Health Association of Ventura County records
Collection
Identifier: MVC013
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of various records from the Mental Health Association of Ventura County. Most are Health Education Workshop records from 1958-1960. Additional materials include two notebooks; one of publicity on Salk Vaccinations and another of micellaneous records.
Dates:
1958-1963
Found in:
Museum of Ventura County
Madeline Miedema papers
Collection
Identifier: MVC063
Abstract
Madeline Miedema was an Oxnard historian and educator. Born in 1909 in Michigan, her family moved to Oxnard when she was 9 years old. She attended school in Oxnard and received post-secondary education at University of California Berkeley and the University of Southern California. She served in numerous community organizations and worked as a teacher, school librarian, vice-principal, and Board of Trustees member for the Oxnard school district. Miedema died in Oxnard on September 11, 1994....
Dates:
1890-1998
Found in:
Museum of Ventura County
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