| LAST
NAME |
FIRST
NAME |
LOCALE |
OCCUPATION |
VITAL
DATA |
SYNOPSIS |
| Fahy |
John |
Ross |
Postmaster |
b.
1 June 1930
d. 17 June 1996 |
Ross
Postmaster for the last three years shares his reminiscences of 40 years
of postal service. Explains the inner workings of a Post Office; types
of mail; processing of mail; sources of expenses; i.e., bulk mail charges,
stamp machines & postage stamps and tells a story about the Ross P.O.
John started as a Mail Carrier with the heavy bag over the shoulder and
moved on up to Clerk, Supervisor, Postmaster. His rewards: good service,
happy customers and satisfaction of a "job well done." |
| Foley |
Kevin |
Novato |
Native
American |
|
Interviewed
by Ruth Lescohier at the College of Marin in Kentfield on 2 May 1974. Kevin
talks about growing up in Novato. He discusses his emerging identity as
an American Indian. He discusses the importance of the Ethnic Studies classes
at College of Marin. 2 May 1974 |
| Forbes |
John
Douglas, Jr. |
Mill
Valley |
Architect,
Economic Historian, Professor Emeritus, Curator, Writer, Early Resident |
b.
9 April 1910 |
Architectural
and economic historian, Professor Emeritus, University of Virginia; Curator
of Paintings, San Francisco World's Fair 1938-40; Chairman Department of
Fine Arts, University of Kansas; Professor of Business History; mystery
writer "Dowser" also international kite flyer (see Who's Who in America
1982-83, Volume 1). Born in San Francisco 9 April 1910, raised in Mill
Valley until 1929 fire destroyed much of the town. Family relocated to
Ross. Dr. Forbes describes the life style in Ross; the prominent families;
the houses; the changes; who ran the town, etc. A nostalgic journey by
a perceptive and stimulating man. His tape is replete with humor, some
light gossip and great warmth. 7 August 1984 |
| Fortune |
Helen
Hind |
Ross |
Early
Resident, daughter of Katherine Branson School Administrator |
b.
9 Mar 1909
d. 13 July 1996 |
Daughter
of George Hind, founder and President of the first Board of Trustees, Katherine
Branson School in 1920. Describes her attendance at the first little school,
I.e., the Little Red School (then the little gray school). Reminiscences
warmly of life at "KBS" over 50 years ago. She is joined periodically by
Mrs. Harrison (Kitty) Dibblee who (1930-1935) was Miss Branson's secretary.
Delightful vignettes of those innocent years at a girl's school. |
| Frediani |
Ernestine
Nirviani |
Fairfax |
Early
Resident |
b.
18 Feb 1909
d. 8 Jan 1991 |
Interviewed
by San Dominico Upper School students, Mrs. Frediani was born in Fairfax
in 1909. She reminisces about growing up in Marin during that time. 2 March
1989 |
| Freitas |
Judge
Carlos R. |
Terra
Linda |
Pioneer
Family |
b.
7 Feb 1904
d. Oct 1979 |
Interview
recorded at his office. Joins Manuel, Louis and Walter in reminiscing about
his father. 6 February 1976 |
| Freitas |
Louis
G. |
Terra
Linda |
Pioneer
Family |
|
Joins
Manuel, Carlos and Walter in reminiscing about his father. 6 February 1976 |
| Freitas |
Manuel
T., Jr. |
Terra
Linda |
Pioneer
Family |
b.
27 May 1900
d. Dec 1981 |
Eldest
son of Manuel T. Freitas (1853-1923) pioneer Marin rancher, banker and
landowner. Joins three of his brothers, Carlos, Louis, and Walter in reminiscences
of his father - covers with his brothers: his father's arrival from Portuguese
Azores in San Francisco in 1869. Traces his father's Commission business,
banking experience, purchase of the six ranches in Marin; describes ranch
life; i.e., chores, duties, etc. Relates the break-up of the Ranches (approx.
6,000 total acres) to sub-dividers (Terra Linda - for example), and describes
the changes in dairy farming over the years. 6 February 1976 |
| Freitas |
Walter
F. |
Terra
Linda |
Pioneer
Family |
b.
18 Nov 1916
d. 23 April 1993 |
Joins
Louis, Carlos and Manuel in reminiscing about his father. 6 February 1976 |
| Furlong |
Margaret |
San
Rafael |
Early
Resident |
b.
9 Feb 1890
d. 25 Dec 1990 |
Wife
of Dr. Robert Furlong. San Rafael resident. Recorded at home. 30 September
1974 |
