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Contributing Institution:
Museum of Ventura County
Title: William Bowie papers
Creator:
Bowie, William
Identifier/Call Number: MVC087
Physical Description:
0.74 Cubic Feet
(2 boxes)
Date (inclusive): 1924-1989
Abstract: Donated by community member and long-time resident of Ojai William (Bill) Bowie, this collection of printed material contains
information on the history of Ojai and its first families, initial maps, and establishment of businesses. The collection also
includes records and information on what would become the Ventura County Fire Department. Bowie collected material from his
time spent working for the United States Forest Service, Oak View Volunteer Fire Department, and eventually the Ventura County
Fire Department. An active member of the Ojai community, the collection also features extensive material on Ojai family histories
and individuals of the area. Much of the collection is photocopied material, with some original documents and records included.
Physical Location: COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE: Stored off-site and advance notice is required for timely retrieval. Please request materials
2-3 days in advance. Researchers MUST make a research appointment on the
Research Library website . Please make a note of the box numbers or container you are requesting.
Language of Material:
English
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Open for research. Advance requests can be made to Research Library staff via email.
Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use
Property rights to the physical object belong to the Museum of Ventura County. Literary rights, including copyright, have
not been determined. Contact the Research Library for further information: library@venturamuseum.org
[Identification of item], William Bowie papers, MVC 087, Museum of Ventura County, Research Library, Ventura, California.
Provenance/Source of Acquisition
William (Bill) Bowie; gift; 2015.
Processed by Stephanie Zager under the supervision of Krystell Jimenez, 2023.
Our collections are processed using MPLP methods so that we can prioritize access for users and identify potential priorities
for more detailed processing. If while using our collections you think there is something that should be added or amended
in the finding aid, we welcome your input. You can notify staff in the reading room or send us an email at library@venturamuseum.org
Be sure to include the collection number and name and the box number you were working with in your email.
William (Bill) Bowie was born in Edinburgh, Scotland in 1902 and moved to Ojai where he remained for seventy years. Bowie
worked for the United States Forest Service until the establishment of what would become the Ventura County Fire Department.
A member of various local organizations and clubs throughout his life, Bowie was active in his community as well as being
involved in preserving Ojai history. This collection created by Bowie depicts Ojai history through newspaper clippings, photographs,
records, and notes by Bowie.
Collection contains all printed information on the establishment of Ojai, history of Ventura County Fire Department, history
of Ojai families, maps of Ojai and Nordhoff areas, photographs, newspaper clippings, USFS and VCFD records and other related
printed material concerning Ojai. Much of the collection contains photocopies of original documents, photographs, records,
and clippings.
Original order of materials has been maintained.
Material was originally housed in three-ring binders and has since been foldered while maintaining original order. Materials
of the same binder are noted in the finding aid.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Ojai -- Genealogy
Business enterprises -- California -- Ventura County
Fire Department -- California -- Ojai
Bowie, William