Acquisition Information
Scope and Contents Note
Related Materials
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.