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Endorsement

Western History Association 2014 Conference

Newport Beach CA—October 15-18, 2014

On behalf of the Western History Association, my Local Arrangements co-chair Janet Fireman and I would like to invite our friends in the Los Angeles Corral of the Westerners to join us in Newport Beach this October for the 54^th annual WHA conference. Attendees will not only be able to partake of panel sessions such as “Western Images in a Wider World” (sponsored by Westerners International), “Rediscovering Ramona,” and “Is There a Los Angeles School of Western History?” but also tours to San Luis Rey and Pala, Crystal Cove State Park and “Surf City” (Huntington Beach). Anyone with a passion for western history is welcome to join us (attendees do NOT have to be WHA members); further information about the full array of panel sessions, tours, receptions and other conference social events and accommodations may be found at our website: http://westernhistoryassociation.wildapricot.org/event-697688 which is maintained by the WHA Executive Director John Heaton, professor of history at the University of Alaska, Fairbanks. And if any members of the LA Corral would like to inquire about opportunities to volunteer for the Local Arrangements Committee, they would be welcome to contact Janet Fireman and me at jfireman@nhm.org and pblodgett@huntington.org to express their interest and discuss their availability.

Peter J. Blodgett, Huntington Library pblodgett@huntington.org

Roundup: September 10, 2014

Almansor Court – 700 S. Almansor, Alhambra, CA.
Social Hour: 5:00 PM
Dinner: 6:00 PM

Speaker: Mark Landis
Subject: Arrowhead Springs Resort

This program chronicles the fascinating 150-year saga of the sanitariums, hotels, resort facilities, and spring water at Arrowhead Springs, in the foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains. Named for the huge natural arrowhead landmark emblazoned on a mountainside, Arrowhead Springs is a beautifully preserved oasis of hot and cold flowing mineral springs. The hotels were a favorite haven for Hollywood’s greatest stars, as well as politicians, and tycoons of industry. The 1939 luxury hotel and many other facilities remain on the property today, standing as amazing reminders of the resort’s long and colorful history.

Mark Landis is a freelance correspondent for the San Bernardino County Sun newspaper, who has been writing local history articles since 2001. He is a member of several local historical societies, and an avid collector of local historic photos and memorabilia. He has recently published on a book about the history of Arrowhead Springs and the famous sanitarium and resorts that have occupied the site since the 1860’s. Mark is a native Californian, and has lived in San Bernardino County since 1984. He currently resides in

Paul McClure
Deputy Sheriff