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  • Preserving History West County: The Russian River Historical Society tasks itself with collecting, sharing record of the past

    Preserving History West County: The Russian River Historical Society tasks itself with collecting, sharing record of the past

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    Article from San Francisco Chronicle describing efforts of the historical society to preserve artifacts, etc. Includes several pictures.

  • Clare Harris

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    Oral history recorded at Clare Harris’ home in Guerneville, CA, on August 28, 2015, by John Schubert and Roberto Esteves.

  • Photocopy (Old Villa Gr)

    Photocopy (Old Villa Gr)

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    Old Villa Grande cabin at corner of Russian River Avenue and 5th Street. Used as housing for Chinese workers on Rt. 116. Later part of religious retreat.

  • Sonoma County Pride Celebration

    Sonoma County Pride Celebration

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    Brochure and schedule of events for Pride Weekend 2015. Colorful pages with pictures and articles. 2 copies.

  • Sonoma County Pride Celebration

    Sonoma County Pride Celebration

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    Brochure and schedule of events for Pride Weekend 2016. Colorful pages with pictures and articles. 2 copies.

  • Monte Rio Vacation Wonderland

    Monte Rio Vacation Wonderland

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    “An all-in-one FIELD GUIDE to a weekend in + around Monte Rio Vacation Wonderland and teh RIO Theater & Cafe. Created in January, 2015, this fold-out map provided three panels of Weekend #1, #2, & #3 options. Other panels include “Places to Stay”, “Where to East & Drink” and “What to Do”. A hand-drawn map…

  • Russian River paintings of Mary Robertson from Russian River Monthly

    Russian River paintings of Mary Robertson from Russian River Monthly

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    Newspaper article “Pleasing mix of foils and water.. the Russian River painting of Mary Robertson” by Stephen D. Gross focuses upon the work and life of Russian River artist Mary Robertson.

  • Business and Amusement Center, Monte Rio, Cal

    Business and Amusement Center, Monte Rio, Cal

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    B&W postcard shows street with trees in middle. Man stands in front of truck next to sign “Ladies Entrance” Cafe (site of Pink Elephant? On right is sign “Bakery” and building with arches with large sign “Ten.. and B..Ball Bowling, Shooting Gallery, Steeple Ball” Monte Rio Annex may be in background .

  • Ferry on the river

    Ferry on the river

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    Postcard – b&w – Diesel Passenger boat on Russian River with 3 canoes on beach – 3 3/4″ x 5 1/2″

  • Sandy Beach, Monte Rio, California 2315

    Sandy Beach, Monte Rio, California 2315

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    Many men and women sunbathing on Sandy Beach in early 1900 bathing costumes. Changing rooms, large boats on beach and in river, diving platform with two people on top platforms, Monte Rio pedestrian bridge in background and unknow structure on south of river.