Converse Ranch School Collection

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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: Converse Ranch School Collection

Dates: 1930s

Collection Number: 7-PF-19

Creator/Collector:

Extent: One folder containing autobiograph of Marjorianne Zapf, newclipping

Repository: Santa Paula Historical Society

Santa Paula, California 93060

Abstract: Several papers about the Converse School, news clipping, history of the school, and an autobiography of Marjorianne Zapf about her experiences at the Ranch School.

Language of Material: English

Access

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Preferred Citation

Converse Ranch School Collection. Santa Paula Historical Society

Acquisition Information

unknown

Biography/Administrative History

The Converse Ranch School was in Adams Canyon, near Santa Paula on the Ling Dooley ranch. It was begun by Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Converse in 1930. 17 children were enrolled in that first year. It was a private school

Scope and Content of Collection

Collection consists of an autobiography by a student at the Ranch school, some school items, such as play announcements and programs, and severall newsclippings about the school and events, and photos of the children playing