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1. Oral History of Frank Canepa - Oral History

   Frank Canepa was born January 1, 1896, in Varazze, Italy, between Genoa and the French Riviera. He came to America in 1913 at 16 years old, speaking no English, and worked for two uncles in San Francisco and Oakland. He soon took odd jobs at various farms, specializing in produce, and eventually owned a produce store in San Francisco with a partner. A difference of opinion resulted in his partner buying him out for $1,000, and Frank decided he di...

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2. Oral History of Joan Glassheim - Oral History

   Ombudsman for Marin County over the last two decades, Joan Glassheim shares her experiences in the communities of Marin. Joan left the East Coast for the West to further her career in the federal government’s public housing department, as well as perhaps a fresh start in San Francisco’s Castro District. Quickly, Joan felt drawn to Mill Valley, and greatly appreciated the dog-friendliness of nearby beaches and trails. Joan’s recollection of the vi...

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3. Oral History of Katherine Kirkland - Oral History

   In this oral history interview, longtime Tennessee Valley resident Katherine Kirkland recounts tales an active life as part of a close-knit community. Kathy spent her childhood on her grandfather's dairy farm in Tennessee Valley, part of the community of Portuguese families that worked the land both in the valley and beyond. With a practical mindset, she relays some of the challenges of farming, from the rationing days of World War II to the high...

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4. Oral History of Mary and Tony Brabo - Oral History

   Tony and Mary Brabo were married for 82 years, reportedly the longest marriage in Marin County history. They died in 2011, at ages 99 and 100, respectively. Tony was born February 14, 1912 and Mary November 15, 1911, both in the Homestead Valley neighborhood of Mill Valley. Mary was the daughter of Manuel and Marie Brazil Bettencourt. Both families came from the Azores region of Portugal; Mary recalls speaking only Portuguese as a child. Tony and...

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5. Oral History of Shirley Larkins - Oral History

   Shirley Claire Dias was born on November 8, 1931 in San Rafael and spent her early childhood on her father's dairy farm in Petaluma. When her family moved to Mill Valley in 1942, Shirley enrolled in Old Mill School and later, Park School. She went on to attend Tamalpais High School, working part-time as a waitress at the Mountain Home Inn. In 1951, Shirley graduated from College of Marin and went to work at the American Trust Company Bank in San ...

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6. Watercolor depicting a barn and out buildings located in Tennesee Valley - An unframed watercolor painting by John Norall depicting a barn and out buildings located in Tennesee Valley.

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