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Abstract Donated by community member and long-time resident of Ojai William (Bill) Bowie, this collection of printed material contains information on the history of Ojai and its first families, initial maps, and establishment of businesses. The collection also includes records and information on what would become the Ventura County Fire Department. Bowie collected material from his time spent working for the United States Forest Service, Oak View Volunteer Fire Department, and eventually the Ventura...