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A Boy In the 1900's - Shultz, Ray

An autobiographical sketch by the author of his boyhood in Ukiah in the early 1900's. photos included.

Record Type: Library

A collection and recollection of Willits history - Lynn-Moore, Rena

A collection of articles about the families, histories and events of Willits and Mendocino County, by Rena Lynn-Moore, who wrote them over a 12-year period, while employed by the Willits News as a reporter.

Record Type: Library

An Archaeological Overview of Portions of the North Coast Ranges and Northwestern California - Tamez, Sonia A.

"An archaeological overview, sponsored by the Bureau of Land Management, in the preparation of the cultural resource element of an environmental statement for the District Timber Management Program, as required by the 1969 Environmental Policy Act." "The study areas consist of approximately 64,000 acres of National Resource Lands, unevenly distributed in Trinity, Humboldt, Mendocino, Sonoma and Lake Counties." "The fundamental objectives of...

Record Type: Library

An eclectic history of Mendocino County : being 150 years of facts, anecdotes, sorrows and triumphs ; who did what, when, where and how ; 1852-2002 - Tahja, Katy M.

"The history of Mendocino County covers all the basic facts but allows for exploration into topics like herds of white deer, tobacco production during the Civil War, Winston Churchill's 1929 visit, worthy roadside attractions, local authors and stagecoach robbers. Mendocino County historian Katy Tahja fills the book with photos and the who, what, when, where and why of local history from 1852 to 2002. For the first time in over 100 years there is...

Record Type: Library

An Historical Accounting of the Concilio Latino Americano of Mendocino County, Inc. - Beck, Donald

This thesis focuses on the history of the Concilio Latino Americano of Mendocino County (Inc.), from its informal beginnings, to its incorporation, and its many activities and benefits to the Hispanic peoples of Mendocino County.

Record Type: Library

An Initial Cultural Resources Study of a Proposed Housing Development Near Willits, Mendocino County, California, for the Sherwood Valley Band of Pomo Indians - Eidsness, Janet P.

This report describes the results of an initial cultural resources study of a proposed housing development for members of the Sherwood Valley Band of Pomo Indians. The study area consists of a 57.88-acre parcel near Willits, Mendocino County, California. The study was performed in October 1987 by Janet P. Eidsness, Archaeological Consultant, under authorization from Darlene Tooley of the Northern Circle Indian Housing Authority.

Record Type: Library

An Interpretive Tour: Anderson Valley to the Sea - Wallen, Robert N.

"This travel guide is designed to put quality experiences into your vacation. It is the author's hope that after finishing this book and seeing, smelling, touching and even tasting this small part of the world you will come away more refreshed, enriched, and instilled with a new perspective of the natural and cultural history of Anderson Valley to the Sea."

Record Type: Library

As I Remember Ukiah : History, Stories and Memories - Keller, John E.

A collection of stories, photographs and memories by John Keller about the early days of the Ukiah area (1911-1923); copies of reproductions from the Sanborn Map Company's Fire Insurance Maps (15) are included

Record Type: Library

Beginning the Story of Rock Tree Valley - Unidentified

A collection of news clippings, histories stories and photos of the people of Rock Tree Valley in Mendocino County.

Record Type: Library

Boontling, or the strange Boonville language - Rawles, Myrtle R.

A simplified breakdown of the Boontling language of Boonville, complete with a brief history, glossary and illustrations.

Record Type: Library

Chinese in Mendocino County - Lorraine Hee-Chorley

The Author, Lorraine Hee-Chorley, presented this courtesy copy of her book "Chinese in Mendocino County" to the Museum for use in the Curatorial Reference Library. Ms. Hee is a descendant of the Chinese in Mendocino/Fort Bragg, and did research in the MCM Archive for photographs and textual information when researching her book.

Record Type: Library

Comanche, the recalcitrant mule & the Mendocino reservation - Tassin, A.G.

An animal story/anecdote, about a mule (Comanche), at Camp Wright in northern California, in the foothills of the Coast Ranche in Mendocino County, within a mile of the "old Nome-cult Indian reservation."

Record Type: Library

Crate, Shipping - 2018-0001-0391

Wood Produce Crate with lid: Seabicuit Oranges Grown and packed by Waddell and Son Lindsay, Calif. Image of Seabiscuit racehorse on label

Record Type: Object

Crate, Shipping - 2018-0001-0392

Wood Produce Box: Sides: "Premium Mountain Bartletts" End with label: C&T Premium Mountain Bartlett Pears (mountain scene) Opposite End: Blue Anchor INC USA

Record Type: Object

Crate, Shipping - 2018-0001-0393

Wood Produce Box: Sides Mountain Bartletts in blue End with Produce label: Mendocino Star Mountain Bartlett Pears packed by Geoffry Bell Ukiah California (Black and Green with star and pear

Record Type: Object

Crate, Shipping - 2018-0001-0394

Wooden Produce Box missing slat on side End with Label "GEM Mendocino Mountain Bartletts" Blue with Yellow pear Opposite end: ....ERT Marketing Co partial paper label

Record Type: Object

Crate, Shipping - 2018-0001-0395

Wood Produce Box: "Cook's Fancy Tree Ripened, non-irrigated Mountain Apples W.B. Cook Philo, Calif. Mendocino County Stamped: Gravenstein 862 Writing on side

Record Type: Object