Modini Ranch Journals collection
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Sonoma State University Library
2021
Special Collections
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Title: Modini Ranch Journals collection
Dates: 1935-2005
Collection Number: Consult repository
Creator/Collector:
Extent: 3 linear feet
Online items available
Repository:
Sonoma State University Library
Rohnert Park, California 94928
Abstract: The Modini Ranch Journals collection showcases journals and ledgers handwritten by James (Jim) Lawrence and Shirley Nye Modini,
gifted to Sonoma State University Library by Audubon Canyon Ranch in 2013. Jim and Shirley Modini were
Sonoma
County
natives who lived at Pine Flat Road Ranch from World War II until their deaths, his in 2011 and hers in 2012. The Modinis
documented life on their northern California ranch for almost 70 years, from 1935 until 2005. The journal entries encompass
a wide range of subjects including weather, prices, wildlife sightings, events, sketches, and musings. In 2000, the Modinis
worked with the
Sonoma
County
Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District to designate their land as “forever wild”. In 2009, they donated the property
to Audubon Canyon Ranch, a land conservation group that manages preserves in Sonoma and Marin counties.
Language of Material: English
Collection is open for research by appointment.
The library can only claim physical ownership of the collection. Users are responsible for satisfying any claimants of literary
property.
Modini Ranch Journals collection. Sonoma State University Library
Scope and Content of Collection
The Modini Ranch Journals collection showcases forty-six journals and ledgers handwritten by James (Jim) Lawrence and Shirley
Nye Modini, gifted to Sonoma State University Library by Audubon Canyon Ranch.
Healdsburg (Calif) -- History -- 20th century.
Alexander Valley (Calif) -- History -- 20th century.
Modini, James Lawrence, 1917-2011.
Modini, Shirley Nye, 1923-2012.