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  1. Raychem Corporation Organizational Charts, 1961-1990 - Chart, Organizational

    Raychem Corporation Organizational Charts, 1961-1990 (First half of binder) Binder of photocopied organizational charts from the Raychem Corporation divided by tabbed sections. Dates range from 1961 to 1990, and the documents are arranged in their original order. Section labels: OOPS Administration Country MGRS. ORG. DEVEL. Finance & Admin. Comm & DATA Electronics Industrial International Manufacturing Metal Prod. Business DEV. ...

    Record Type: Archive

    Raychem Corporation Organizational Charts, 1961-1990
  2. Documents related to stories and articles written by JoAnn Semones, 2001-2016 - Archive

    These documents were complied and used as stories and articles written by JoAnn Semones. Items in collection includes newsletter articles including one from La Peninsula, magazine articles, life stories about her dad, her family's dog, a listing of published works of JoAnn Semones, and other stories and articles written by JoAnn Semones.

    Record Type: Archive

  3. Documents related to stories on the E.D. Patrick, 1943-2010 - Archive

    The documents within this collection were complied and used to conduct research and stories of the E.D. Patrick by JoAnn Semones due to her experiences as a child aboard the E.D. Patrick at age 3 & 6. Items in collection include: Copies of stories and articles written by JoAnn Semones, copies of photographs including two photos from Semones and Barrow's time aboard the E.D. Patrick in Aug. 2003 (located in separate photo album- 2017.008.013), pas...

    Record Type: Archive

  4. Documents related to shipwreck research near Pigeon Point Lighthouse, 1853-2017 - Archive

    The documents within this collection were complied and used for conducting research about shipwrecks near Pigeon Point Lighthouse by JoAnn Semones for her book, Shipwrecks, Scalawags & Scavengers. Items in collection include: letter and email correspondence; newspaper clippings; magazine and website articles; printed and handwritten notes; student papers, reprints; and other information regarding various shipwrecks of ships Carrier Pigeon, Sir Jo...

    Record Type: Archive

    Shipwrecks, Scalawags, and Scavengers
  5. Documents related to the Pigeon Point Lighthouse exhibit, 2003-2008 - Archive

    The documents within this collection were complied and used for the Pigeon Point Lighthouse Exhibit on Saturday, November 17, 2007. Items in collection include: newspaper clippings, magazine articles including one written by JoAnn Semones with photos taken by Julie Barrow, photos, image permission forms, exhibit cd, images of banners and exhibit, and a tape of fog sounds in relation to the exhibit on Pigeon Point Lighthouse. The series for th...

    Record Type: Archive

  6. Documents related to research of the life of Galen Wolf, 1922-2016 - Archive

    The documents within this collection were complied and used to conduct research of the life of Galen Wolf. Items in collection include: images of Galen Wolf artwork and Galen Wolf himself, articles written by JoAnn Semones in magazines, photos, pamphlets, newspaper clippings, email correspondence, transcripts of interview of Galen Wolf, stories, original and copies of booklets of Coastline and The Town That Was, transcript, and copies of letter c...

    Record Type: Archive

  7. Documents related to research on Point Montara Lighthouse, 1852-2009 - Archive

    The documents within this collection were complied and used to conduct research on Point Montara Lighthouse by JoAnn Semones for her book, Hard Luck Coast. Items in collection include: Images, image permission forms, invoices, email correspondence, engravings, postcards, articles written by JoAnn Semones on Rydal Hall, and other information regarding the shipwrecks of ships, and the people associated with these ships in the thirteen chapters of t...

    Record Type: Archive

    Hard Luck Coast
  8. Documents related to shipwreck and lighhouse research on Point Montara Lighthouse, 1886-2009 - Archive

    The documents within this collection were complied and used to conduct research on Point Montara Lighthouse by JoAnn Semones for her book, Hard Luck Coast. Items in collection include: Transciption of interview, notes, book pages, email correspondence, newspaper clippings, magazine articles, biography, obituary, and other information mentioned in chapters seven to thirteen in the book Hard Luck Coast. The series for these documents ranges from...

    Record Type: Archive

    Hard Luck Coast
  9. Documents related to shipwreck research on Point Sur Lighthouse, 1863-2012 - Archive

    The documents within this collection were complied and used to conduct shipwreck research on Point Sur Lighthouse by JoAnn Semones for her book Sea of Troubles. Items in collection include: Newspaper clippings, images, notes, website research, journal articles, magazine, booklet, brochures including one for Moffett Field's 60th anniversary, and other information mentioned in the remaining last five chapters of Sea of Troubles. The series for t...

    Record Type: Archive

    Sea of Troubles
  10. Recordings of Captain George W. Semones, USAF, 1949 - Tape, Magnetic

    Recordings of Captain George W. Semones, USAF, 1949. One cassette tape in a clear case. Written in blue ink at the top middle of the tape, the text reads "DADDY / JAPAN- 1949". Includes several recordings to both Grace Semones and her children, JoAnn & Vicky from two records (both sides) made from a recording machine on the third floor of the PX in Tokyo, Japan done on May 15, 1949 & June 12, 1949. Tape comes with a CD with the same recordin...

    Record Type: Archive

  11. Baby Greeting Card to JoAnn Semones, 1945 - Card, Greeting

    Baby Greeting Card to JoAnn Semones, 1945. Image on the card depicts a baby, in a blue outfit and pink bonnet, in a wicker basket with a pink bow and wrapped in a brown blanket in a field of yellow, pink, and blue flowers. The texture of the blanket is felt. The card is cut in the shape of the front cover image. There is a tag on the wicker basket. On the inside cover, is a drawing of a pin bonnet with blue ribbons and pink and blue shoes.

    Record Type: Archive

    Baby Greeting Card to JoAnn Semones, 1945
  12. Binder of JoAnn Semones' memorablia, 1951-2001 - Archive

    A blue plastic binder with three metal rings inside. These documents were complied throughout JoAnn Semones' life from her 5th birthday to her work as an Ombudsman for the California Department of Aging. Documents include: programs, pamphlets, certificates, school report cards, graduation commencement programs, two envelopes with letters unopened, newsletters as editor (JoAnn, and her sister Vicky) for San Fernando Valley State College (2017.8.40...

    Record Type: Archive

  13. The Knight's Scroll, Winter 1958- Spring 1960 - Yearbook

    The Knight's Scroll, Winter 1958- Spring 1960. These yearbooks commemorate all of the graduates from Northridge Junior High School. Includes photos, news of students and staff, dedication from parents, written notes from students to JoAnn Semones. Yearbook (43.2.2) has some ink written underneath the photos identifying most of the students by first name, favorite teachers, and staff. Six stapled paper yearbooks corresponding to JoAnn and Vicky Se...

    Record Type: Archive

    The Knight's Scroll, Winter 1958- Spring 1960
  14. Golden Gate University Commencement Program, June 5, 1993 - Program

    Golden Gate University Commencement Program, June 5, 1993. This program was used for people attending the ceremony to know who received their diplomas including JoAnn Semones for her PH.D. Includes history of the school. a program listing at the ceremony, list of graduates, awards, and board of trustees. Purple thin long program with black lettering on the front that reads "1993 Golden Gate University Commencement" and yellow floral botanic symbo...

    Record Type: Archive

    Golden Gate University Commencement Program, June 5, 1993
  15. EPA Service Bronze Medal for Commendable Service Certificate, December 17, 1987 - Certificate

    EPA Service Bronze Medal for Commendable Service Certificate, December 17, 1987. This certificate was used to commemorate Julie Barrow's achievement in this award. It is paired with the bronze medal for commendable service (2017.008.079.1B). Includes a program (2017.008.079.1.1) and a manilla folder with three pictures of Julie Barrow accepting the award (2017.008.079.1.2-.4). Certificate is in a long blue thin paper cover with a white round stic...

    Record Type: Archive

    EPA Service Bronze Medal for Commendable Service Certificate, December 17, 1987
  16. US EPA Bronze Medal for Commendable Service Certificate, December 12, 1985 - Certificate

    US EPA Bronze Medal for Commendable Service Certificate, December 12, 1985. This certificate was awarded to Julie Barrow on December 12, 1985. Includes an award program (2017.008.079.2.1). White thin certificate in a dark blue long cover with a white round sticker of the EPA insignia seal in the middle of the cover.

    Record Type: Archive

    US EPA Bronze Medal for Commendable Service Certificate, December 12, 1985
  17. Julia Barrow EPA Business Card, c. 1988-2001 - Card, Business

    Julia Barrow EPA Business Card, c. 1988-2001. Off-white recycled paper business card with green printed text belonging to Julia I. Barrow. The card lists her as Director of the Office of Federal Planning. "EPA" is printed in large text in the middle of the card and is followed by a horizontal line that divides the card roughly in half. To the left of the "EPA" is its logo, two leaves and a circle in the shape of a stylized flower, with the circle...

    Record Type: Archive

    Julia Barrow EPA Card
  18. EPA Annual Awards Ceremony Progam, February 8, 1995 - Program

    EPA Annual Awards Ceremony Progam, February 8, 1995. This program was used commemorate all of the winners at this ceremony including Julie Barrow with a Gold Medal for Exceptional Service as part of the FIP Outreach Team in Region 9 Office of Air and Radiation. Includes yellow awards program from April 13, 1995 (2017.008.082.3). Grey small thick paper program with metal staples on the side with blue printed text on the front and a white insignia ...

    Record Type: Archive

    EPA Annual Awards Ceremony Progam, February 8, 1995
  19. "Shipwrecks Off Our Coast"- La Honda Historical Society - Videodisc, Digital

    "Shipwrecks Off Our Coast"- La Honda Historical Society, October 13, 2011. A rewritable DVD on JoAnn Semones' presentation on her book, Shipwrecks, Scalawags, and Scavengers. 40 minutes in length. The purpose of this DVD is to give some publicity for JoAnn Semones' book, and to talk about some local maritime history.

    Record Type: Archive

    "Shipwrecks Off Our Coast"- La Honda Historical Society
  20. American Red Cross Certification Cards, 1955-September 1965 - Certificate

    American Red Cross Certification Cards, 1955-September 1965. These certification cards were awarded to JoAnn Semones for completing courses in swimming (beginning, intermediate), and life saving and water safety (junior and senior). Seven small white American Red Cross Certfication Cards from 1955; September 6, 1957; July 26, 1957; September 5, 1958; August 8, 1959; July 24, 1960; and September 3, 1965.

    Record Type: Archive

    American Red Cross Certification Cards, 1955-September 1965
  21. Print, Photographic

    Photos Removed From Joseph Dutilh WWII Scrapbook, Page 14, 1945. Page contains seven black-and-white photographs of waterways and train tracks; many of the structures alongside the train tracks are in varying states of disrepair.

    Record Type: Archive

    Items from Page 14 of Joseph Dutilh's WWII Scrapbook
  22. Print, Photographic

    Photos Removed From Joseph Dutilh WWII Scrapbook, Page 20, 1945. Page contains seven black-and-white photographs of an unidentified city in a state of severe ruin; photographs are all street view and show buildings partially or completely collapsed into rubble.

    Record Type: Archive

    Items from Page 20 of Joseph Dutilh's WWII Scrapbook
  23. Print, Photographic

    Photos Removed From Joseph Dutilh WWII Scrapbook, Page 23, 1945. Page contains a sepia-toned photograph of Dutilh and three other men, all in uniform, seated around a small table underneath a leafy tree. The table holds several drinks and all four men smile at the camera.

    Record Type: Archive

    Items from Page 23 of Joseph Dutilh's WWII Scrapbook
  24. Print, Photographic

    Photos Removed From Joseph Dutilh WWII Scrapbook, Page 28, 1945. Page contains five black-and-white photographs of soldiers setting up camp, pitching large tents and unloading cargo. Written in pencil at the top of the page is "ST VICTORET STG. AREA."

    Record Type: Archive

    Items from Page 28 of Joseph Dutilh's WWII Scrapbook
  25. Print, Photographic

    Photos Removed From Joseph Dutilh WWII Scrapbook, Page 29, 1945. Page contains three black-and-white photographs of Dutilh and others relaxing at an unidentified beach. Written in pencil at the top of the page is "AT THE BEACH."

    Record Type: Archive

    Items from Page 29 of Joseph Dutilh's WWII Scrapbook

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