Roundup: February 11, 2015
Almansor Court – 700 S. Almansor, Alhambra, CA.
Social Hour: 5:00 PM
Dinner: 6:00 PM
Speaker: Barbara Schultz
Subject: Flying Carpets, Flying Wings: The Biography of Moye W. Stephens
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Join us in February for a fascinating presentation by aviation historian and author, Barbara Schultz, discussing her book, Flying Carpets, Flying Wings, The Biography of Moye W. Stephens. Come hear the remarkable story of Moye W. Stephens, whose legacy spanned fifty years of aviation history and embraced the early days of flight in Southern California. Moye is associated with Howard Hughes, Amelia Earhart and many other notable aviators. Beginning in 1931, he piloted an around the world flight lasting 18 months with famed author, Richard Halliburton, which took them to Timbuktu, Borneo and beyond. Schultz’s book recounts the first factual narrative of this Flying Carpet flight. The program also delves into Stephens’ first commercial run; The Gambler’s Run, to Agua Caliente, Mexico.
Barbara Schultz, herself a pilot, lives with her husband on their own airport, Little Buttes Antique Airpark, north of Lancaster. Their home is part of a hanger that houses several vintage aircraft. Ms. Schultz has written four aviation history books. She travels around the country sharing her love for and knowledge of aviation history. This promises to be an enjoyable presentation so come fly with us in February to learn more about this exciting era of aviation history.
Click here to view photos from the event.
John Selmer
Deputy Sheriff
Roundup: February 11, 2015
Almansor Court – 700 S. Almansor, Alhambra, CA.
Social Hour: 5:00 PM
Dinner: 6:00 PM
Speaker: Barbara Schultz
Subject: Flying Carpets, Flying Wings: The Biography of Moye W. Stephens
Join us in February for a fascinating presentation by aviation historian and author, Barbara Schultz, discussing her book, Flying Carpets, Flying Wings, The Biography of Moye W. Stephens. Come hear the remarkable story of Moye W. Stephens, whose legacy spanned fifty years of aviation history and embraced the early days of flight in Southern California. Moye is associated with Howard Hughes, Amelia Earhart and many other notable aviators. Beginning in 1931, he piloted an around the world flight lasting 18 months with famed author, Richard Halliburton, which took them to Timbuktu, Borneo and beyond. Schultz’s book recounts the first factual narrative of this Flying Carpet flight. The program also delves into Stephens’ first commercial run; The Gambler’s Run, to Agua Caliente, Mexico.
Barbara Schultz, herself a pilot, lives with her husband on their own airport, Little Buttes Antique Airpark, north of Lancaster. Their home is part of a hanger that houses several vintage aircraft. Ms. Schultz has written four aviation history books. She travels around the country sharing her love for and knowledge of aviation history. This promises to be an enjoyable presentation so come fly with us in February to learn more about this exciting era of aviation history.
John Selmer
Deputy Sheriff
Sittin’ Around the Campfire
Corral News
Dinner Reservations
Dinners cost $35 each and the reservation deadline is February 6, 2015. Late reservations can be accepted, but you won’t be able to choose your entrée and you will pay $40. Please mail your reservation and your check—payable to “Westerners, Los Angeles Corral”— Call Jim Shuttleworth, Registrar of Marks and Brands, at 909 595-6655 with questions or late reservations.
PAYPAL is now available
Put your money where your mouse is. Instead of mailing in your check, now you can make your dinner reservations online. Just log onto our website www.lawesterners.org and go to the Members Only tab.
Upcoming Roundup Speakers & Programs
March 11, 2015 …………. Brian Dillon—World War II in China
April 8, 2015……………… Jack Prichett—Old Spanish Trail
May 13, 2015………….Bill Warren -W.W. Robinson
June 20, 2015 ………….FANDANGO! – Turner Estate
Joint Meeting with the Old Spanish Trail Association
Our April 8th meeting will include members of the Old Spanish Trail Association. The Old Spanish Trail was a mule trail used from 1829 to 1848 between Santa Fe and Los Angeles. OSTA members have promised to tie up their more flatulent mules outside the dining room. We have made no such promises in return.
Holiday Fundraiser
Our thanks to Santa Fe Crafts for a highly successful 2014 Holiday Fundraiser.
From the proceeds of the sale, $734.50 was raised for our Corral.
Thanks to the following members for their support:
Michelle Clark
Pete Fries
Stephen Kanter
Paul McClure
Eric Nelson
Gary Turner
Roundup: January 14, 2015
Almansor Court – 700 S. Almansor, Alhambra, CA.
Social Hour: 5:00 PM
Dinner: 6:00 PM
Speaker: Jerry Gordon
Subject: Frank A. Miller: Peace, Beliefs, and Culture
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Riverside, California and Frank A. Miller cannot be thought of separately. Miller made a significant impact on the area during his lifetime beginning when he was 17 in 1874. His family moved that year to Riverside from Wisconsin. By the time he died in 1935, he had built a destination hotel that still attracts thousands of visitors to Riverside and to his Mission Inn. During his lifetime, he was a businessperson, a promoter, and a community backer who contributed to local churches, schools, hospitals, performance halls and numerous individuals he considered in need of his support.
Perhaps Miller’s most noteworthy contributions were in areas most people were unaware of and form the focus of this presentation. His religious beliefs were far more liberal than people realize. His support, understanding, and acceptance of cultures different from his own were truly refreshing and certainly different and unique for his time. Above all, his advocacy for peace was perhaps his most outstanding achievement that lingers to the present.
This presentation will uncover some of those projects and people who benefitted from his generosity. He expressed his support for his community through his religious or spiritual beliefs, his recognition and acceptance of people much different from himself, and his unrelenting efforts on behalf of world peace. This talk will not trace the history of the Mission Inn or for that matter the history of Riverside but rather will look at Miller as a caring and compassionate individual. Riverside was fortunate to have Frank A. Miller as a resident of its community.
Click here to view photos from the event.
John Selmer
Deputy Sheriff
Roundup: January 14, 2015
Almansor Court – 700 S. Almansor, Alhambra, CA.
Social Hour: 5:00 PM
Dinner: 6:00 PM
Speaker: Jerry Gordon
Subject: Frank A. Miller: Peace, Beliefs, and Culture
Riverside, California and Frank A. Miller cannot be thought of separately. Miller made a significant impact on the area during his lifetime beginning when he was 17 in 1874. His family moved that year to Riverside from Wisconsin. By the time he died in 1935, he had built a destination hotel that still attracts thousands of visitors to Riverside and to his Mission Inn. During his lifetime, he was a businessperson, a promoter, and a community backer who contributed to local churches, schools, hospitals, performance halls and numerous individuals he considered in need of his support.
Perhaps Miller’s most noteworthy contributions were in areas most people were unaware of and form the focus of this presentation. His religious beliefs were far more liberal than people realize. His support, understanding, and acceptance of cultures different from his own were truly refreshing and certainly different and unique for his time. Above all, his advocacy for peace was perhaps his most outstanding achievement that lingers to the present.
This presentation will uncover some of those projects and people who benefitted from his generosity. He expressed his support for his community through his religious or spiritual beliefs, his recognition and acceptance of people much different from himself, and his unrelenting efforts on behalf of world peace. This talk will not trace the history of the Mission Inn or for that matter the history of Riverside but rather will look at Miller as a caring and compassionate individual. Riverside was fortunate to have Frank A. Miller as a resident of its community.
John Selmer
Deputy Sheriff
Sittin’ Around the Campfire
Corral News
Dinner Reservations
Dinners cost $35 each and the reservation deadline is January 2, 2015, no matter how hung over you are. Late reservations can be accepted, but you won’t be able to choose your entrée and you will pay $40. Please mail your reservation and your check—payable to “Westerners, Los Angeles Corral”—to Jim Shuttleworth, Registrar of Marks & Brands, 2625 S. Pepperdale Drive, Rowland Heights, CA 91748. You may also call Jim at 909-595-6655 with questions or late reservations.
PAYPAL is now available
Put your money where your mouse is. Instead of mailing in your check, now you can make your dinner reservations online. Just log onto our website www.lawesterners.org and go to the Members Only tab.
Upcoming Roundup Speakers & Programs
February 11, 2015 ….. Barbara Schultz—SoCal Aviation History
March 11, 2015 ….. Brian Dillon—World War II in China
April 8, 2015….. Jack Prichett—Old Spanish Trail
Joint Meeting with the Old Spanish Trail Association
Our April 8th meeting will include members of the Old Spanish Trail Association. The Old Spanish Trail was a mule trail used from 1829 to 1848 between Santa Fe and Los Angeles. OSTA members have promised to tie up their more flatulent mules outside the dining room. We have made no such promises in return.
Trail Boss Meeting January 14th at 4 p.m.
Trail Bosses will meet at 4 p.m. in the Almansor Court dining room right before the next Roundup. If you’re interested in becoming more involved in the mechanics of Corral operation, then please stop in and grab a chair.
Corral Officers Elected
At the December meeting our esteemed former Sheriff Eric Nelson announced the results of the election for the Corral’s 2015 officers. Paul McClure will serve as Sheriff, John Selmer as Deputy Sheriff, Jim Macklin as Keeper of the Chips, and Jim Shuttleworth as Registrar of Marks and Brands.
Book Donations Appreciated
Please feel free to donate local and Western history books to Eric Nelson’s “prix fixe” book sales at each of the Roundups. Remember this is not an auction; it’s a sale. Arrive early grab the pick of the litter.
Roundup Photos: December 10, 2014
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- The LA Corral — Great minds at work!
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- John Robinson and Patrick Mulvey — John Robinson Fellow and Dad
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- “Who are the Basques?”
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- Almansor tip 5 — Thank you Almansor
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- Almansor tip 1 — annual collection
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- Almansor tip 2
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- Almansor tip 3 — how much did we give?
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- Almansor tip 4 — Its in the bag!
Roundup: December 10, 2014
Almansor Court – 700 S. Almansor, Alhambra, CA.
Social Hour: 5:00 PM
Dinner: 6:00 PM
Speaker: Gina Napolitan & Beaux Mingus
Subject: Basques and the Disappearing West
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Gina Marie Napolitan and Beaux Gest Mingus, Los Angeles-based filmmakers and arts educators earned Master Degrees in Film/Video from California Institute of the Arts will present a program on the disappearing Basque culture in the American West.
The pair worked closely on this Basque history project with Philippe Duhart, a first-generation Basque-American and PhD candidate in the Sociology program at UCLA, and historian Steve Bass.
The result of that collaboration has been “Disappearing West,” a film that investigates the little-known and largely undocumented history of the Basque-American diaspora. It traces the distinct visual and social landscape: scattered social clubs, idiosyncratic boarding houses, abandoned livestock bridges, and elaborate graffiti carved into the aspen trees along sheep grazing routes by Basque shepherds.
Originally from the Pyrenees Mountains on the border of France and Spain, the Basques played an overlooked but meaningful role in the creation of the American West, shaping it both physically and economically through their dominance of the sheep herding industry in the early 20th century.
However, Basque-American culture is slowly disappearing: the first-generation immigrant population is aging and virtually no new immigrants have arrived since the 1980s; historic buildings are being torn down; traditional sheep herding and the open lands associated with it are increasingly rare.
The Los Angeles Corral’s own venerable Froy Tiscareño recommended this interesting program.
Click here to view photos from the event.
Paul McClure
Deputy Sheriff
Roundup: December 10, 2014
Almansor Court – 700 S. Almansor, Alhambra, CA.
Social Hour: 5:00 PM
Dinner: 6:00 PM
Speaker: Gina Napolitan & Beaux Mingus
Subject: Basques and the Disappearing West
Click here to view photos from the event.
Gina Marie Napolitan and Beaux Gest Mingus, Los Angeles-based filmmakers and arts educators earned Master Degrees in Film/Video from California Institute of the Arts will present a program on the disappearing Basque culture in the American West.
The pair worked closely on this Basque history project with Philippe Duhart, a first-generation Basque-American and PhD candidate in the Sociology program at UCLA, and historian Steve Bass.
The result of that collaboration has been “Disappearing West,” a film that investigates the little-known and largely undocumented history of the Basque-American diaspora. It traces the distinct visual and social landscape: scattered social clubs, idiosyncratic boarding houses, abandoned livestock bridges, and elaborate graffiti carved into the aspen trees along sheep grazing routes by Basque shepherds.
Originally from the Pyrenees Mountains on the border of France and Spain, the Basques played an overlooked but meaningful role in the creation of the American West, shaping it both physically and economically through their dominance of the sheep herding industry in the early 20th century.
However, Basque-American culture is slowly disappearing: the first-generation immigrant population is aging and virtually no new immigrants have arrived since the 1980s; historic buildings are being torn down; traditional sheep herding and the open lands associated with it are increasingly rare.
The Los Angeles Corral’s own venerable Froy Tiscareño recommended this interesting program.
Click here to view photos from the event.
Paul McClure
Deputy Sheriff
2019 Dues (Old)
It’s that time of year when winter is settin in, the Holidays are upon us, and the Los Angeles Westerners Corral call for Dues is made. The weather may be cold, but the warmth of Western history is comforting. Dues are still only $45 for all Active, Ranger Active, Associate, Institutional and Corresponding members.
To pay & complete your purchase:
1. Click Buy Now below. You will be taken to PayPal. The following steps apply to the PayPal checkout process.
2. If you have a PayPal account: under Choose a way to pay, you can enter your PayPal account information.
If you do not have a PayPal account: under Choose a way to pay, select Pay with debit or credit card, or Bill Me Later link and enter your billing information.
3. After entering your billing or account information on PayPal, click Pay. This will complete your purchase.
4. Any questions on how to use PayPal? Help is available. Call 626-372-5126 to speak with Los Angeles Corral Website Wrangler Joe Cavallo.
Roundup: November 12, 2014
Almansor Court – 700 S. Almansor, Alhambra, CA.
Social Hour: 5:00 PM
Dinner: 6:00 PM
Speaker: Mark Hall-Patton
Subject: It’s Nevada’s Sesquicentennial, but not ours; How Clark County became part of Nevada
Nevada became a state in 1864, providing Abraham Lincoln with two more votes in the Senate and one more in the House of Representatives. However, the state as it came into the Union, and the state as it exists today are quite different in size and shape.
What happened to give Nevada more territory?, which states were forced to cede territory?, and when did the state constitution acknowledge the boundary changes? The answers to these questions will be the subject of this talk.
From 1864 to the 1980s, Nevada’s boundaries have been subject to confusion, relocation, and litigation (especially with California). Between politics (both regional and national), geography, surveyors, and lawyers, the boundary lines took years to stabilize, and every time they were considered stable, they took years to be finalized. While Nevada celebrates its birthday, we will look back at what went into giving it the boundary it has today.
Mark Hall-Patton has been a member of the Los Angeles Corral of Westerners for a long time. He is a Nevada historian. He lives in Nevada and is the Museums Administrator for the Clark County museum system, where he oversees the Clark County Museum, the Howard W. Cannon Aviation Museum, and the Searchlight History Museum. He has been with Clark County for twenty years, and was previously the Director of the San Luis Obispo County Historical Museum in California. He has worked for both public and private non-profit museums, and has consulted with numerous start-up and established museums and museum boards.
He is a MAP surveyor for the American Alliance of Museums, and the author of two books, over 400 published articles, and has written and produced 48 local history videos. In 2009, he hosted a live interview program on C4 television in the Vegas valley, and is regularly seen on the History Channel’s Pawn Stars as a visiting expert. He has also appeared on American Restoration, The United Stuff of America, America, Facts and Fallacies, and Mysteries at the Museum.
In addition to 14 years as a Board member of the Nevada Museums Association, where he served as President from 2000-2002 and 2008-2010, he has served on the California Association of Museums and Western Museums Association boards. He is a member of the board of the Nevada Test Site Historical Foundation, and the Nevada Aerospace Hall of Fame. He has been in the museum field for over 37 years, having also worked with museums in California and South Dakota. He holds a BA in History from the University of California at Irvine, and did graduate work in Museum Studies at the University of Delaware.
He is married to Dr. Colleen Hall-Patton, professor of Sociology and Women’s Studies at UNLV, and they are the parents of Joseph and Ellen Hall-Patton.
Paul McClure
Deputy Sheriff
Roundup: November 12, 2014
Almansor Court – 700 S. Almansor, Alhambra, CA.
Social Hour: 5:00 PM
Dinner: 6:00 PM
Speaker: Mark Hall-Patton
Subject: It’s Nevada’s Sesquicentennial, but not ours; How Clark County became part of Nevada
Nevada became a state in 1864, providing Abraham Lincoln with two more votes in the Senate and one more in the House of Representatives. However, the state as it came into the Union, and the state as it exists today are quite different in size and shape.
What happened to give Nevada more territory?, which states were forced to cede territory?, and when did the state constitution acknowledge the boundary changes? The answers to these questions will be the subject of this talk.
From 1864 to the 1980s, Nevada’s boundaries have been subject to confusion, relocation, and litigation (especially with California). Between politics (both regional and national), geography, surveyors, and lawyers, the boundary lines took years to stabilize, and every time they were considered stable, they took years to be finalized. While Nevada celebrates its birthday, we will look back at what went into giving it the boundary it has today.
Mark Hall-Patton has been a member of the Los Angeles Corral of Westerners for a long time. He is a Nevada historian. He lives in Nevada and is the Museums Administrator for the Clark County museum system, where he oversees the Clark County Museum, the Howard W. Cannon Aviation Museum, and the Searchlight History Museum. He has been with Clark County for twenty years, and was previously the Director of the San Luis Obispo County Historical Museum in California. He has worked for both public and private non-profit museums, and has consulted with numerous start-up and established museums and museum boards.
He is a MAP surveyor for the American Alliance of Museums, and the author of two books, over 400 published articles, and has written and produced 48 local history videos. In 2009, he hosted a live interview program on C4 television in the Vegas valley, and is regularly seen on the History Channel’s Pawn Stars as a visiting expert. He has also appeared on American Restoration, The United Stuff of America, America, Facts and Fallacies, and Mysteries at the Museum.
In addition to 14 years as a Board member of the Nevada Museums Association, where he served as President from 2000-2002 and 2008-2010, he has served on the California Association of Museums and Western Museums Association boards. He is a member of the board of the Nevada Test Site Historical Foundation, and the Nevada Aerospace Hall of Fame. He has been in the museum field for over 37 years, having also worked with museums in California and South Dakota. He holds a BA in History from the University of California at Irvine, and did graduate work in Museum Studies at the University of Delaware.
He is married to Dr. Colleen Hall-Patton, professor of Sociology and Women’s Studies at UNLV, and they are the parents of Joseph and Ellen Hall-Patton.
We encourage you to use PayPal to make your reservations and pay for your dinner(s) (if you haven’t done so already). It is quick, easy to use and the way of the future. Check your email for our most recent message, you can find the password for the Members Only section there.
Paul McClure
Deputy Sheriff
Roundup: September 10, 2014
Please see the Los Angeles Westerners endorsement for the Western History Association’s upcoming convention in Newport Beach. It can be found immediately below our upcoming Roundup Announcement herein.
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
Sittin’ Around the Campfire
Corral News
Dinner Reservations
Dinners cost $35 each and the reservation deadline is September 5, 2014. Late reservations can be accepted, but you won’t be able to choose your entrée and you will pay $40. Please mail your reservation and your check—payable to “Westerners, Los Angeles Corral”—to Pete Fries, Registrar of Marks & Brands, 28160 Newbird Drive, Santa Clarita, CA 91350-1836. You may also call Pete at 661-296-7713 with questions or late reservations.
PAYPAL is now available
Put your money where your mouse is. Instead of mailing in your check, now you can make your dinner reservations online. Just log on to our website www.lawesterners.org and go to the members tab (the password is oldjoe) and click on the pay option. Instructions are there. Call Joe Cavallo 626-372-5126 with any questions.
Saturday, October 25th Rendezvous
Our esteemed Sheriff Larry Boerio is negotiating the specifics for our October rendezvous. The most likely location will be the Andres Pico Adobe in Mission Hills and the most likely date October 25th. So far, pinning down a contract with the Adobe folks has been like trying to teach a buffalo to dance the Polka.
Wednesday, November 12th Roundup
Mark Hall-Patton a 30+ year member of the Los Angeles Corral, author of two books, writer of over 400 articles, and producer of 48 local history videos will ride in from Henderson, Nevada, to tell us how the 1864 state of Nevada grew to its present size, what states were forced to cede territory, and how Nevada’s state constitution dealt with the changes. He will also teach us how to pronounce “sesquicentennial” because this year Nevada is busy celebrating one. Please be prepared; the fact that Mark is an X-Humbug of the Quecho Posse Chapter of E Clampus Vitus may make some members see red.
Book Donations Appreciated
Are local and Western history books overrunning your home or office library? Well, Eric Nelson has the perfect solution. Donate them to the L.A. Corral for our fabulous Roundup “prix fixe” book sales. Remember this is not an auction; it’s a sale. Arrive early then distract your pards with some wild goose chase so you can sneak over to the book table and grab the pick of the litter.
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 54th 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
Roundup Photos: August 13, 2014
Click directly on an image and use the arrow keys on each side to scroll through the gallery.
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- August 2014 Speaker Dr. Geraldine Knatz
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- Deputy Sheriff Paul McClure and August speaker Geraldine Knatz (2)
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- Deputy Sheriff Paul McClure and August Speaker Geraldine Knatz
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- Alice Allen
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- Brian Dillon
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- Dave Gilles and Sherry Cavallo
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- Dave Gilles
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- DeeDee Ruhlow, Ruth Malora, and Millie Tiscareno
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- Denny Thompson
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- Dick Doyle
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- Eric Nelson
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- Froy Tiscareno
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- Gary Turner and Ken Pauley
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- Jeanette Davis
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- Joe Cavallo and Michael Hecht
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- Joe Cavallo, Pete Fries and Denny Thompson
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- John and Ann Shea
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- John Robinson
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- Paul Rippens
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- Phil and Phil, Brigandi and Nathanson
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- Phil Brigandi
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- Steve Kanter
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- Warren Thomas
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- Willis Osborne
Roundup: August 13, 2014
Almansor Court – 700 S. Almansor, Alhambra, CA.
Social Hour: 5:00 PM
Dinner: 6:00 PM
Speaker: Geraldine Knatz
Subject: The Lost Communities of Terminal Island
Click here to view photos from the event.
Dr. Geraldine Knatz, using a powerpoint presentation, is going to tell us about the history of Terminal Island from its beginnings. She will draw from her intimate knowledge of its now preserved archives. Such an understanding only comes to those historians with such hands on work of both the history and the environment of the main Port of Los Angeles. This rare insight will also be accompanied by a harbor tour later in the week on Friday in which Dr Knatz and other harbor historians will be available for follow up and discussion ship board.
Knatz retired as the Executive Director of the Port of Los Angeles February 2014 after eight years as its CEO. Prior to that Knatz was Managing Director of the Port of Long Beach.
She was instrumental in implementing an effective environmental improvement plan that cleared the way for major new developments at the West Coast’s largest transportation and international trade hub.
Knatz established the Port of Los Angeles Historical Archives and hired an archivist to ensure historical records and more than 200,000 photographs were preserved and made available.
She has an undergrad degree in Zoology from Rutgers, and both a masters in Environmental Engineering and doctorate in biological science from USC, and currently teaches the Practice of Policy and Engineering at USC.
Knatz is co-author with Naomi Hirahata of Terminal Island, Lost Communities of Los Angeles Harbor. Over a hundred years ago, there were islands in San Pedro Bay known as Rattlesnake Island and Deadman’s Island and three distinct residential communities: East San Pedro, Terminal, sometimes called Terminal Beach, and Brighton Beach.
Many residents were part of the Bohemian culture that developed in Los Angeles. These people were generally squatters who lived a precarious existence. When the Terminal Land Company began promoting Terminal Island as a resort destination, wealthy Los Angeles residents were building summer “cottages” right at the edge of the surf. Today there is one large industrialized land mass known as Terminal Island, home to containers and rail facilitates that service the goods movement industry across the nation.
Click here to view photos from the event.
Paul McClure
Deputy Sheriff
Roundup: August 13, 2014
Almansor Court – 700 S. Almansor, Alhambra, CA.
Social Hour: 5:00 PM
Dinner: 6:00 PM
Speaker: Geraldine Knatz
Subject: The Lost Communities of Terminal Island
Click here to view photos from the event.
Dr. Geraldine Knatz, using a powerpoint presentation, is going to tell us about the history of Terminal Island from its beginnings. She will draw from her intimate knowledge of its now preserved archives. Such an understanding only comes to those historians with such hands on work of both the history and the environment of the main Port of Los Angeles. This rare insight will also be accompanied by a harbor tour later in the week on Friday in which Dr Knatz and other harbor historians will be available for follow up and discussion ship board.
Knatz retired as the Executive Director of the Port of Los Angeles February 2014 after eight years as its CEO. Prior to that Knatz was Managing Director of the Port of Long Beach.
She was instrumental in implementing an effective environmental improvement plan that cleared the way for major new developments at the West Coast’s largest transportation and international trade hub.
Knatz established the Port of Los Angeles Historical Archives and hired an archivist to ensure historical records and more than 200,000 photographs were preserved and made available.
She has an undergrad degree in Zoology from Rutgers, and both a masters in Environmental Engineering and doctorate in biological science from USC, and currently teaches the Practice of Policy and Engineering at USC.
Knatz is co-author with Naomi Hirahata of Terminal Island, Lost Communities of Los Angeles Harbor. Over a hundred years ago, there were islands in San Pedro Bay known as Rattlesnake Island and Deadman’s Island and three distinct residential communities: East San Pedro, Terminal, sometimes called Terminal Beach, and Brighton Beach.
Many residents were part of the Bohemian culture that developed in Los Angeles. These people were generally squatters who lived a precarious existence. When the Terminal Land Company began promoting Terminal Island as a resort destination, wealthy Los Angeles residents were building summer “cottages” right at the edge of the surf. Today there is one large industrialized land mass known as Terminal Island, home to containers and rail facilitates that service the goods movement industry across the nation.
Click here to view photos from the event.
Paul McClure
Deputy Sheriff
Loren Wendt
CURRENTLY WORKING ON: Loren is continuing to write poetry and refining his magic.
NEEDS INFORMATION ON/FOR: Would like to hear from any Westerners who may be interested in his collection of western magazines, including True West, Frontier Times, and others. Some of these date back over 40 years!
RECENT PRESENTATIONS: He has written several articles for the Tombstone Epitaph, the Branding Iron, and others. In addition, many other articles have appeared in The Kansas Cowboy (where Loren is member #1159, known as the “Kansas Kid).
OTHER: Loren was born in Woodbine, KS and moved to Ontario, CA in 1941. He and his wife Betty were married in 1947 and they have 2 sons, 5 grandchildren, and 2 great-granddaughters. Loren worked for the Southern California Gas Company from 1947 to 1984 when he retired as District Manager for the Covina area. Since that time, he has held many other positions, some paid, some volunteer. He has also been named the “Honorary Mayor of Wrightwood!”
Eric Warren
CURRENTLY WORKING ON: Pioneers of Eagle Rock (History Press – with Frank Parrello).
RECENT PRESENTATIONS: Eric Warren recently designed and co-curated an exhibit entitled “Building Occidental – The Road to Eagle Rock.”
RECENT PUBLICATIONS: Eagle Rock and Eagle Rock: 1911 – 2011 (Arcadia Publications).
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CURRENTLY WORKING ON: Eric is currently the president of the Eagle Rock Valley Historical Society.
RECENT PUBLICATIONS: Eric has recently authored a book entitled Pioneers of Eagle Rock, published through History Press.
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