Press Democrat Empire Living Collection
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Sonoma State University Library
2023
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Title: Press Democrat Empire Living Collection
Dates: 1948-1977
Collection Number: Consult repository
Creator/Collector:
The Press Democrat (Santa Rosa, Calif.)
Extent: 9 boxes
Repository:
Sonoma State University Library
Rohnert Park, California 94928
Abstract: The Empire Living Collection contains feature articles written under various titles (Howdy Neighbor, Redwood Empire Magazine,
Empire Farms Magazine, Empire Living and the Medley Magazine) between 1948 and 1977 that cover a wide range of topics, but
with an emphasis on cultural affairs and agricultural activities occurring throughout the Redwood Empire (Humboldt, Lake,
Marin, Mendocino, Napa and Sonoma Counties) and in a few cases San Francisco and Solano counties. The bulk of the articles
were written by Milby R. (Mike) Pardee and Bob Wells and many include graphics created by H. Douglas Bundock, who worked for
the Press Democrat as a staff artist between 1950 and 1960. Carolyn Lund was the editor of Medley Magazine.
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.
[Identification of item]. Press Democrat Empire Living Collection. Collection Number: Consult repository. Sonoma State University
Library
Scope and Content of Collection
The articles are organized into nine boxes, in alphabetical order by topic.
Agriculture -- California, Northern
Agricultural exhibitions -- California, Northern
Aircraft industry -- California, Northern
Airports -- California, Northern
Artists -- California, Northern
California -- History, Northern
Conservation of natural resources -- California, Northern
Dairy industry -- California, Northern
Education -- California, Northern
Forest products industry -- California, Northern
Hospitals -- California, Northern
Manufacturing industry -- California, Northern
Railroads -- California, Northern
Recreation -- California, Northern
Tourism -- California, Northern
Wine industry -- California, Northern
Bundock, H. Douglas, 1927-1988
Lund, Carolyn D., 1934-2001
Pardee, Milby R., 1898-1970
Wells, James Robert, 1918-1983
4-H clubs -- California
Future Farmers of America -- California
Press Democrat (Santa Rosa, Calif.)
Ya-Ka-Ama Indian Education & Development, Inc. (Forestville, Calif.)
Marine Cooks and Stewards Training and Recreation Center (Santa Rosa, Calif.)