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Five adults and one child enjoying a picnic under the trees, unknown - Print, Photographic

2011.013.009

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Man and two women at San Francisco Airport, 1954 - Print, Photographic

2011.013.005

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Man and two women at San Francisco Airport possibly sending off a son, 1954 - Print, Photographic

2011.013.003

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Man in under garments standing outside on Mt Tamalpais, unknown - Print, Photographic

2011.013.012

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Oral History of Eleanor "Dolly" Jenkins - Oral History

In this oral history, Eleanor Jenkins recounts her life in Mill Valley and the many contributions her family has made since the earliest days of the town's history. She discusses her two famous grandfathers: Dr. Cushing, who built the 300 acre Blithedale resort, and John Oscar Eldridge, who built the 11 mile wagon road up Mt. Tamalpais. She also discusses her father, Sidney B. Cushing, who built the Mill Valley and Mt. Tamalpais Scenic Railway. E...

Record Type: Archive

Oral History of George Omi - Oral History

In this oral history, longtime Mill Valley resident, retired landscape architect, and memoirist George Omi shares the story of his life. George begins with the immigration story of his Japanese parents who came to America in the early 20th century and subsequently became naturalized citizens. George himself was born in San Francisco in 1930, a second-generation Japanese American. George describes his experience growing up in two languages - two d...

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Oral History of Jenny Fulle - Oral History

In this oral history, Jenny Fulle recounts the remarkable story of how she opened the way for girls to play Little League baseball throughout the nation. Born in San Francisco in 1962, Jenny moved over to Mill Valley with her mother in 1971. Jenny recalls playing pick-up baseball games with the boys at Boyle Park as a child. In 1974, she tried to sign up for Little League but was turned away on account of her gender. Jenny recounts how she then w...

Record Type: Archive

Oral History of Margaret "Kett" Zegart - Oral History

In this oral history, longtime Mill Valley resident, artist, and retired teacher Margaret "Kett" Zegart recounts the story of her life. Born in Michigan, Margaret grew up in East Lansing in a family with Scandinavian roots. She attended Cranbrook Academy of Art and Michigan State University. After college, she moved to New York City, where she worked for magazines and made art. Margaret recounts living as a young artist in New York City and the p...

Record Type: Archive

Oral History of Phil Fath - Oral History

In this oral history, musician, husband, father, and long-time Mill Valley resident Phil Fath discusses his musical career, family, and community. Born in 1929 in Brooklyn, New York, Phil grew up in an Eastern European Jewish family. Phil recounts how he was introduced to music through a working class political organization his father belonged to and started playing the clarinet at the age of 10. Phil attended the renowned High School of Music & ...

Record Type: Archive