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James F. Welch collection, 1973-1979 MVC036
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  • Title: James F. Welch collection
    Identifier/Call Number: MVC036
    Contributing Institution: Museum of Ventura County
    Language of Material: English
    Physical Description: 2.0 linear ft. (2 boxes)
    Date: 1973-1979
    creator: Welch, James F.

    Acquisition Information

    This collection was donated by James F. Welch, former Lifeguard Supervisor at San Buenaventura State Beach, on November 8, 1996.

    Scope and Contents Note

    The collection consists of four boxes of historical materials covering events in Ventura County, gathered by Mr. James F. Welch during his research from 1973 to 1979.
    Boxes 1 and 2 contain materials on History of Lifesaving (local, regional and world). Boxes 3 and 4 contain materials on the History of San Buenaventura State Beach. A detailed inventory of contents appears inside each box.

    Related Materials

    In addition to this collection, the Museum Library has a copy of Mr. Welch's history of San Buenaventura State Beach:
    719.32 History of San Buenaventura State Beach, Part I: 1949 - 1979. Written by James F. Welch, Lifeguard Supervisor I. California Dept. of Parks and Recreation. Channel Coast Area. July, 1979.