The Ojai Valley: An Illustrated History
by
Patricia Fry. 2nd edition (completely revised). Matilija Press, 1999
(0-9612642-4-1) 358 pages. Extensive index.
$19.95
The
Ojai Valley: An Illustrated History is the result of six years of intense
research and an additional fifteen years of history collecting. Within these
pages are thousands of little-known facts about every aspect of the Ojai
Valley, California, illustrated by over 150 photographs.
This book
begins with the geology of the valley and tells about the earliest arts here.
The author captures all of Ojai's firsts: the first development attempt, the
first store, the first jail, the first train to Ojai and so forth. And she
profiles numerous early settlers and their contributions to this community. She
explores the original governing bodies here, the first clubs, the origin of
culture in this valley, the development of Ojai industry, water issues and so
forth. The last five chapters are dedicated to the many visitors to Ojai as
they tell about the town today.
The Ojai Valley: An Illustrated History
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Patricia Munger Fry is
a 5th generation Ojai resident. Five of her grandchildren are the 7th
generation. She has been writing about Ojai since 1978. Besides The Ojai
Valley: An Illustrated History (first and second editions), Fry has the
following local history books available:
Nordhoff Cemetery: Book One, 1870 - 1900 Matilija Press, 1992.
$6.50
This 55-page softcover book features the
history of the local pioneer cemetery, and profiles of approximately 250
burials there prior to 1900. Special Note: Nordhoff Cemetery is available
for ordering only through Matilija Press, not from amazon.com.
Nordhoff Cemetery: Book One, 1870 - 1900
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Nordhoff Cemetery: Book Two 1901-1940
Matilija Press, 2003.
$9.95
Book Two profiles over 300 people who were buried in the pioneer Nordhoff Cemetery in Ojai, CA throughout 1901-1940. We've also mentioned about a dozen people presumably buried in the abandoned Villanova Cemetery. This 70-page book is available only through this Web site, local Ojai Valley book stores, and the Ojai Museum Gift Shop.
Note: Purchase both books in the Nordhoff Cemetery series for $15.00. Nordhoff Cemetery: Book Two 1901-1940
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A Thread to Hold: The Story of Ojai Valley School
Fithian Press, 1996. Hardcover, 230 pages.
$24.95
This is the story of the world famous Ojai Valley
School—a bold experiment in education—as told by those who
experienced it. Read of Edward Yeoman's passionate ideas about progressive
education and his involvement in implementing them. Enjoy knowing the school's
first principal, Gudrun Thorne-Thomsen, master storyteller and brilliant
educator from a fascinating Norwegian family. Find out about early teachers and
the students who loved them, covering the period from 1923-1970. Includes 80
photographs.
Hardcover, 230 pages, $24.95.
A Thread to Hold: The Story of Ojai Valley School.
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