SAN FERNANDO VALLEY DIVERSE POLITICAL VIEWS

 

In 1964, California still had many "liberal" Republicans, influenced by political leaders such as Earl Warren. The growing influence of Conservative Senator Barry Goldwater and very Liberal New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller, San Fernando Valley moderate Republicans worked to draft Governor William Scranton for the presidency. 

 

Four years later "liberal" Democrats in the Valley supported the challenge of Senator Eugene McCarthy to President Lyndon Johnson, as the "peace candidate.

As in other parts of the United States, the San Fernando Valley has long been a place of divergent political opinion. This is exemplified in the political memorabilia donated to The Museum of the San Fernando Valley since our creation in 2005. For example, materials reflecting support for the moderate governor William Scranton of Pennsylvania reveals a desire for a presidential candidate somewhere between conservative Barry Goldwater from Arizona and New York governor Nelson Rockefeller in the 1964 election. 

 

Two years later, Democrats in the Valley were divided between supporting the reelection of President Lydon B. Johnson and the "peace" candidate Eugene McCarthy. In 1976, Democratic Senator John Tunney was defeated for reelection by colorful S.I. Hayakawa. 

 

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LAST DAYS OF WARNER RANCH

CHERISHING OUR VALLEY           2013

When this photograph was taken in the alfalfa fields of Warner Ranch, the era of the movie studio and the farms that surrounded it was over.

Last days of Warner Ranch 1968 - Archives of The Museum of the San Fernando Valley 2013

MORE CANTARA STREET SCHOOL PHOTOS

CHERISHING OUR VALLEY               2012

Here are two more great Cantara Street School photos, gifts from Gary Fredburg to The Museum of The San Fernando Valley.  (Click on photographs to enlarge them.)

 Mr. Stevenson's 5th grade class at Cantara Street School - April 1967

Mrs Sando's 6th grade class at Cantara Street School in April 1968

HENRY VAN WOLF IMMINENT SAN FERNANDO VALLEY SCULPTOR

DISCOVERING OUR VALLEY     2011

If you have admired the handsome bronze Native American statue in the Van Nuys Administrative Center, you have seen the marvelous work of the late San Fernando Valley sculptor Henry Van Wolf. The landmark statue, generally referred to as "Fernando" represents our Valley's Tongva heritage, was erected in the Civic Plaza in 1968. It's original image was bright gold.

Fernando statue at the Van Nuys Civic Center by Henry Van Wolf - photo gift to The Museum of the San Fernando Valley from Joseph Van Wolf 2011 - (click on image to enlarge) Photo number 4088

Henry Van Wolf, imminent San Fernando Valley sculptor, inspects his statue of Fernando in 1968. Photo gift to The Museum of the San Fernando Valley from Joseph Van Wolf 2011 - (click on image to enlarge) Photo number 4086

20th ANNIVERSARY OF L.A. PIERCE COLLEGE - 1967 - 1968

DISCOVERING OUR VALLEY  2011

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BARNEY KESSEL WORLD FAMOUS GUITARIST

DISCOVERING OUR VALLEY   2011

 Barney Kessel

One of great jazz guitarists of his era, Barney Kessel lived and worked in the San Fernando Valley. At the time this photograph was taken he resided in Glendale, California. He was a member of the famous group of studio musicians called the Wrecking Crew.
Barney Kessel was part of the Salute to Jazz Festivals sponsored by the Schlitz Brewing Company in 1968. Festival program gift to The Museum of the San Fernando Valley's Library of Entertainment Industry History from Gerald Fecht 2011. (click on image to enlarge)

CLEVELAND HS PLAYS FOOTBALL vrs JEFFERSON 1968

DISCOVERING OUR VALLEY             2011

On November 23, 1968 Cleveland High School hosted crosstown Jefferson High School in Reseda High School's stadium.  Gift to The Museum of the San Fernando Valley from Gary Fredburg 2011.
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WERE YOU AT THE GREAT CLEVELAND vrs TAFT FOOTBALL GAME IN 1968?

2010  THE YEAR OF VALLEY ADVENTURES

Today was one of those days when so many things related to The Museum came down,  that the need for a work-space and headquarters for The Museum was demonstrated as paramount. A bag full of Valley memorability arrived from Mark and Marlene Davis of Chatsworth, a much needed financial donation arrived, Gary Fredburg's and Fred Berk's newest memorability contributions had to be cataloged and meetings arranged on behalf of The Museum for next week.
Just in time to energize me, I opened a package from Fred Berk with this wonderful football program inside, a gift from the rare paper-goods collector Buzz Kinninmont.
The art of football programs, along with orange crate labels, has to rank somewhere at the top of pop art graphics! I hope you got to see this game, or at least hear about it from 42 years ago. If not, thanks to Buzz Kinninmont, the graphics are now part of your collection in the Archives of The Museum of the San Fernando Valley.

Football program November 1, 1968 - Cleveland vs Taft - Gift to The Museum of the San Fernando Valley from Buzz Kinninmont 2010  (click on image to enlarge)

MICHAEL TOZZI DONATES PIERCE COLLEGE TREASURES TO THE MUSEUM OF THE SAN FERNANDO VALLEY

2009 - The Year of Valley History
La Riata 20th Anniversary Yearbook - Los Angeles Pierce College 1967- 1968 - Gift to The Museum of the San Fernando Valley from Michael Tozzi - August 2009
Los Angeles Pierce College in 1948 shortly after the college was opened. Michael Tozzi was the editor and chief of the college newspaper for 1966-1967.

Detail from La Riata 20th Anniversary Yearbook - Los Angeles Pierce College 1967- 1968 - Gift to The Museum of the San Fernando Valley from Michael Tozzi - August 2009
One of the most cherished landmarks in the modern San Fernando Valley is the Pierce Farm Center. The center celebrates Pierce College's treasured agricultural heritage, and provides Valley families with one of the few precious farm-experiences left in our area. This photo from the school's 20th anniversary yearbook, demonstrates the long time farm tradition at Pierce.

Cover of La Riata yearbook Los Angeles Pierce College 1967- 1968 - Gift to The Museum of the San Fernando Valley from Michael Tozzi - August 2009

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