BRONWYN RALPH LEADS HER FIRST HISTORIC WALKING TOUR FOR THE MUSEUM

2010 THE YEAR OF VALLEY HISTORY

Bronwyn Ralph leads Museum walking tour.

Author, historian Bronwyn Ralph lead her first walking tour for The Museum of the San Fernando Valley today. Bronwyn, an accomplished writer, also leads tours for the historic Doheny Mansion on the downtown campus of Mount Saint Mary's College.
Sidney Lanier Fountain tiles, North Hollywood's Amelia Earhart Library.

Wrought Iron Gate at the entrance to the Amelia Earhart Library in North Hollywood. Photos by Gerald Fecht for the Archives of The Museum of the San Fernando Valley - August 2010.
Flowers at the base of the historic memorial to Amelia Earhart in North Hollywood Park.

Contact your Museum about our historic walking and bus tours of the Valley, or ways you can become involved in preserving and presenting San Fernando Valley history.

Gerald R. Fecht, Ph.D.
The Museum of the San Fernando Valley
21031 Ventura Blvd., Suite 419
Woodland Hills, CA 91364

818.347.9665
http://museumsanfernandovalley.blogspot.com/
www.TheMuseumSFV.org

CORVALLIS HIGH SCHOOL REUNION BRINGS PHOTO TO MUSEUM ARCHIVES

2010 THE YEAR OF VALLEY ADVENTURES

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Not long ago, the women of Our Lady of Corvallis High School - Class of 1985, celebrated their reunion. This photograph of the class is now part of the Archives of The Museum of the San Fernando Valley. The Chair of the Corvallis High School History Project of The Museum is Ms. Bronwyn Ralph.

CORVALLIS HISTORY COMMITTEE FORMED

2010 -- The Year of Valley Adventures
Winter view near the entrance of Kagel Canyon in the northeastern area of the San Fernando Valley. February 2010 - Photograph for the Archives of The Museum of the San Fernando Valley by Gerald Fecht (click on image to enlarge)

Special thanks to the Committee for the Preservation of the history and heritage of Our Lady of Corvallis High School. The newly formed committee will work to discover a timeline of the school's history, acquire supportive artifacts and documents, and construct an on-going profile of Corvallis alumnae. The committee's efforts will result in a permanent archive within The Museum of the San Fernando Valley, for scholastic research and the enjoyment of future generations.
Interested parties are encouraged to contact Ms. Bronwyn Ralph, Chair of the History of Corvallis Committee at:
1 (818) 347-9665.

THE CORVALLIS HIGH SCHOOL EXPERIENCE COMMITTEE MEETS

2010 The Year of Valley Adventures
Sundown from the offices of Los Angeles Councilman Greig Smith in Northridge, California -
The first meeting of the committee to preserve the heritage and history of Our Lady of Corvallis High School in Studio City met today. Under the guidance of your Museum, the women who attended the meeting considered the many ways that they can save the history of their Alma Mater. The Committee's chair, Ms. Bronwyn Ralph, will be seeking to expand the group to address the many ways their high school and its alumnae can be celebrated.


If you or a relative or friend has a connection to Corvallis High School, the committee would like to hear from you. Leave your name and maiden name, telephone number and email address on The Museum's telephone: 1 (818) 347-9667
or email your information to Jerry@anchoreducation.com

CORVALLIS HIGH SCHOOL ARTIFACTS BEGIN TO ARRIVE

2009 - The Year of Valley History
Our Lady of Corvallis High School Commencement Program - gift to The Museum of the San Fernando Valley from Bronwyn Ralph - November 2009.
Corvallis High School 1981 -82 - Photograph Gift to The Museum of the San Fernando Valley from Bronwyn Ralph November 2009
Wallet photos, a leatherette diploma case, a yearbook and commencement program - artifacts and supportive information is beginning to come in for the Our Lady of Corvallis High School Project.
If you, a friend or relative attended Corvallis High School, your Museum invites you to become part of the exciting project to save the school's history, relate the lives and achievements of its alumnae and tell the story of this Studio City school's impact on our community and nation.
Contact The Museum at 1 (818) 347-9665
Donations to The Museum, including artifacts, are tax deductible.

BRONWYN RALPH CHAIRS CORVALLIS HIGH SCHOOL HISTORY EFFORT

2009 The Year of Valley History
New Release - Yearbook of Our Lady of Corvallis High School in Studio City 1982 - Gift to The Museum of the San Fernando Valley from Bronwyn Ralph Nov. 2009

The effort to discover and preserve the history of Our Lady of Corvallis High School has begun. Acting as the Chair of the project is the San Fernando Valley author Bronwyn Ralph. If you have yearbooks or other memorabilia from Corvallis to donate, contact Bronwyn through The Museum at 1 (818) 347-9665.

OFF THE BEATEN PATH - MUSUEM REVIEW

OFF THE BEATEN PATH, by Bronwyn Ralph, with photography by Joseph L. Rubin
Second Edition, Published by the Markwin Press, Silver Springs, Nevada, 2009

The Museum of the San Fernando Valley is proud to have as one of its friends the author of a local guidebook that exudes enthusiasm for historical and cultural landmarks throughout our Valley. There are thirty capsule descriptions here, each with an accompanying photograph or map, and visiting details. There is also a general reference map.

Some of the locations described are of significance far beyond this valley, including Campo de Cahuenga, where the treaty ending the Mexican-American War in California was signed. A lesser known place is the huge Portal of Folded Wings at Valhalla Memorial Park, a shrine to aviation and aviators (with a small museum inside). Sites of mainly local interest include the 1903 Pioneer Church in Chatsworth, erected long before the tract homes or lthe citrus groves which preceded tham. This too-small book just whets the appetite for a future guide to not just dozens, but hundreds, of significant historical, cultural and architectural points of interest in an area covering more than half of the city of Los Angeles..

Fred A. Berk
Librarian, Museum of the San Fernando Valley

WELCOME TO BRONWYN RALPH AND JOE RUBIN

2009 - The Year of Valley History
Vintage Postcard Van Nuys Boulevard looking north to Kittridge Street - Gift to the Museum of the San Fernando Valley from Gary Fredburg Sept. 2009 (click on image to enlarge)

The Museum of the San Fernando Valley welcomed to its September Board and Advisors meeting, Ms. Bronwyn Ralph and her father Joe Ruben. Ms. Ralph is the author of the new guidebook to San Fernando Valley's landmarks and historic sites, entitled Off The Beaten Path. Mr. Rubin is a retired builder and has offered to advise The Museum on house-moving issues. This is of particular value with the potential upcoming moving of the historic Weddington House to North Hollywood Park.
Bronwyn Ralph is a graduate of Carvalis High School in Studio City and Mount Saint Mary's College. She is a docent for the historic Doheny Mansion on the downtown campus of Mount Saint Mary's.

BRONWYN RALPH PRESENTS HER NEW GUIDE BOOK OF THE SAN FERNANDO VALLEY

2009 - The Year of Valley History


Join the members of the San Fernando Valley Historical Association at the Andres Pico Adobe on Thursday, August 27 at 7
P.M. when local author and SFVHS member Bronwyn Ralph discusses her just-published book,
Off the Beaten Path: A Guide to Exploring theCultural Landmarks, Historic Monuments and Other
Points of Interest in the San Fernando Valley.
Bronwyn’s book is a travel guide to exploring the rich history of the San Fernando Valley and the
wonderful landmarks that the Valley has to offer. “By taking an interest in visiting these historic sites,
it almost guarantees that the preservation of these points of interest can be preserved for future
generations,” she says.
A native of California who grew up in the San Fernando Valley, Bronwyn enjoys volunteering as a
docent at the 1899-built Doheny Mansion, visiting historical sites, and hiking.
We look forward to a fascinating evening learning more about our Valley and Bronwyn’s
book, which will be available to purchase. There will be refreshments and great fellowship after her
presentation.