Isbell, Olive Mann Residence: Historical Landmark

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Santa Paula Historical Society

P. O. Box 842

Santa Paula, California 93060

(805) 525-4108

http://www.santapaulahistoricalsociety.org/

2016

Descriptive Summary

Title: Isbell, Olive Mann Residence: Historical Landmark

Dates: 2009

Collection Number: 7-PF-34

Creator/Collector:

Extent: One folder of data on the residence

Repository: Santa Paula Historical Society

Santa Paula, California 93060

Abstract: Materials include the information gathered to make the residence an historical landmark

Language of Material: English

Access

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Publication Rights

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Preferred Citation

Isbell, Olive Mann Residence: Historical Landmark. Santa Paula Historical Society

Acquisition Information

Department of Parks and Recreation, State of California

Biography/Administrative History

Isbell was born in 1824, she lived in Illinois, and she and her husband, Isaac, decided to go to California in 1846. She opened the first American School in California. They came to Ventura in 1864. In her honor, Isbell Middle School was named for her in 1925.

Scope and Content of Collection

Materials include photograph, description of property, deed, map of property, description of Olive Isbell and her life's historical significance

Indexing Terms

Isbell, Isaac

Isbell Middle School

Santa Paula, CA