This book reveals the historical setting and glimpses of everyday life from 1932 1950. Voices over the valley, an oral history of the saline valley farms 19321953, publ. Voices over the valley, an oral history of the saline valley farms. It has everything that the hardcover edition contained more pages, photographs and details from the original 2004 paperback version. Spas goal is protection, preservation and conservation of the valley to include geology, wildlife habitat, archeology, and a traditional human presence that emphasizes. Books have been written about the saline valley farms cooperative farm, created by the rich son of an automotive titan. Saline county missouri genealogy, history, maps with. Charles county, valley farms is sure to be the perfect spot for you to begin your onceinalifetime journey.
University of missouricolumbia ellis library special. Saline county missouri genealogy, history, maps with marshall. World book online saline library database worldcat. Saline area historical society archival library members and other interested persons may use the local history books and files at the sahs archival library, located at rentschler farm museum. History, mystery and hauntings of southern illinois. Searchable collection of over 1,000 photographs of saline from the 1860s to the late 1900s. The couple first lived in ann arbor, and then rented a home on milkey road south of saline in what had once been saline valley farms.
Saline county place names, 19281945 the state historical. This is a searchable collection of saline valley farms photographs. This is a collection of 114 missouri county plat books published by w. Original photographs and cataloging courtesy of the bentley historical library. History of the saline valley hot tubs published 782018 offering a history of the genesis of the saline valley hot tubs at the lower warm springs and the birth of the cinder cone peace sign. County atlases or plat books contain township maps that show rural landowners. Searchable collection of saline valley farms photographs. This countryside community located in york township will be made up of 347 singlefamily homes and will feature over 300 acres of open space with an 18 acre lake and over. The saline valley farms, a farm cooperative on nearly acres, 3 miles south. Although the exact year of publication is unclear, the volumes are estimated to be from the late 1920s to early 1930s. Genealogical and historical information from census, military, church, vital, court, land and probate records, passenger lists and more. To that end, i have decided to take up the pen and begin the difficult task of transcribing tales and details of some of the history of saline valley. Sometimes there are pictures and a directory of county residents at the end. Copies of the complete land file can be acquired from.
Ms pellowski was a nominee for the prestigious 2010 astrid lindgren memorial award. Information, news, and announcements specific to the saline preservation association. Come out and see the cottages and barns and watch the new development grow. Saline valley farms presents a stately neighborhood of new homes, with many lots sized between and two acres. Currently available in california, illinois, indiana, iowa, michigan, minnesota, nebraska, ohio, and wisconsin. Saline valley farms in saline michigan ann arbor real estate talk. Picture identification may be required for use of nonrestricted terminals. Missouri county plat books missouri digital heritage. Barn wedding, rustic, farm wedding venue, valley farms. Contributing institutions include the kansas city public library missouri valley special collections. History books record evidence of prehistoric animals in this part of michigan.
Valley farm is a historic mansion and stud farm in cornersville, tennessee, u. Terrifying tales of the troll bridge and satan houses the. Plat books of missouri counties collection special. You get a complete feeling like you are there experiencing this wonderland, as if you. May 20, 2007 saline valley farms is located off saline ann arbor rd at milkey rd. The property was sold to teamsters local 299 in 1969. This expanded and revised edition combines the first three volumes of bruces books into one. When world war ii ended and wages rose with the manufacturing boom, saline valley farms couldnt compete for workers. The missouri county plat books collection, sponsored by the missouri state library, is a selection of county atlases and plat books from all over the state published from 18751930. The book covers their investigations and research of the supernatural through the 618 region. Saline valley farms was an economic experiment in cooperative living and farming that was developed by harold gray in 1932. Early on they developed an interest in flying and in historic airplane restoration. Saline valley farms is located off salineann arbor rd at milkey rd. Property ownership maps or plat books kansas historical society.
Saline valley is a large, deep, and arid valley in the northern mojave desert of california. Saline valley farms spec homes for more information on building a new home at saline valley farms. For a limited time, ppl cardholders now have access to ancestry library edition outside the library. He had served his community for almost 60 years, editing the register which he and his father started in 1885. Saline county recollections of early settlers, arkansas sesquicentennial 1986, by gann museum, revised with index. The plat books in this collection are held in the special collections department at ellis library at the university of. Jim cameron, a history teacher in saline high school has written a great book on. Detailed in the 150 photographs, the farm was a thriving cooperative that lasted until 1953. An oral history of the saline valley farms 19321953, a product of saline valley farms paperback january 1, 2004 5.
Jim cameron is a history teacher in saline high school and the author of the book voices over the valley and oral history of saline valley farms 19321953. Poor farms in kansas, bibliography kansas historical society. On his death in 1902, it became the home of his daughter zana mcclelland ogilvie and her husband, waverley wilson ogilvie, who served as the tennessee secretary of agriculture from 1903 to 1905. The southern part of the state is characterized by wooded hills, farms, underground coal mines, strip mines, and low marsh lands. History of saline valley saline preservation association. Searchable database of all structures built up to 1944 within the city limits of saline, michigan. Snoopys new home at pleasant valley farm was cozy and safe. Saline valley chronicles recollections of days gone by. Located in saline, michigan saline valley farms is a great countryside community and an idyllic place to live if you are looking for a rural. Please use the following instructions to gain access from your home computer and devices. The history of saline valley will be sent to the printers in one month, i am only ordering 300 copies unless more people send their payments. The history of saline valley farms is very interesting to read.
Saline district library internet use in compliance with public act 212, effective october 1, 2000, all minors 17 years of age and under, must use restricted terminals in the saline district library unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. Terrifying tales of the troll bridge and satan houses the saline post. Our history garrison valley farms is a collaboration between the curl and lee families in the garrison fork river valley in northeast bedford county, tennessee. The book is filled with details about the experiment, many people still living in saline. Our story garrison valley farms garrison valley farms. Terrifying tales of the troll bridge and satan houses. Voices over the valley, an oral history of the saline valley farms 19321953 by james k. Saline city was founded in 1858 and named saline city for the county, though the point had been known by indians, and by them named little arrow rock. Copies of the complete land file can be acquired from the national. Walking trails, public utilities with community water, acclaimed saline schools and low york township taxes make this one of southeast michigans most. Includes history of poor farms in kansas, state map of poor farms by county, distribution of poor house population in kansas 1934, operation systems, poor house property, expenditures, cost of care, physical and social conditions, a study of poor house management, a psychological study of the inmates of selected poorhouses, admission and. The lees have continuously farmed the same land, just outside of bell buckle, since 1879. Likewise, the curl family has raised crops, cattle and children in the garrison valley since 1896.
Acrevalue analyzes terabytes of data about soils, climate, crop rotations, taxes, interest rates, and corn prices to calculate the estimated value of an individual field. Nestled within 600 acres 300 acres preserved of beautifully wooded and rolling terrain, lake ella lee, and over 2 miles of the saline river frontage, enjoy peaceful country living with a completely paved ride home from work. Then one afternoon she wandered up the hillside alone and view details. Saline valley tree farm 63673 saint mary 24870 saline. Welcome to the searchable collection of saline valley farms photographs. They also include the locations of rural churches, cemeteries, and schools. Neslted amongst 600 acres of natural preserve with over 300 acres never to be built on. History of saline county, missouri with 50 pages including nearly 1400 biographies plus 35 saline county communities on 6 historical maps. A story on spooky saline legends and seemed timely with halloween. This forum will be cleaned regularly as dates go by. Oral historian james cameron has written, the venture attracted struggling families during depression years. The plat books are frequently consulted and in an effort to make them more accessible and also to preserve them, they were scanned and are now easily available for the publicatlarge.
This includes some of her life changing, adventurous experiences, as well as some of the history of this amazing valley, known as saline valley, the paradise on earth. Saline valley farms manager harold vaughn left and founder harold gray. The salinas valley is one of the major valleys and most productive agricultural regions in california. Nestled within 600 acres 300 acres preserved of beautifully wooded and rolling terrain, lake ella lee, and over 2 miles of the saline river frontage, enjoy peaceful country living with a completely paved ride home fr. Former saline teacher ann pellegreno chased amelia earhart. It is located west of the san joaquin valley and south of san francisco bay and the santa clara valley, or silicon valley the salinas river, which geologically formed the fluvial valley and generated its human history, flows to the northwest or up along the principal axis and length of the. The house was built in 1846 for william lee mcclelland, a farmer. The valley was named during the late 18thcentury spanish colonial alta california period, and in spanish salina is the term for a salt marsh, salt lake, or salt pan.
Debbie leutheuser lot 39 10446 gray knoll trail geddes model 2,622 sq. Saline valley farms julie picknell, reinhart realtors. The records may include names of purchasers, claimants and assignees, county, date of purchase, and legal land description township, section, range and number of acres sold. The real story of the old slave house and americas reverse underground r. Christian light publications pleasant valley farm series. The salinas river, which geologically formed the fluvial valley and generated its human history, flows to the northwest or up along the principal axis and length of the valley. Explore the valley view farms business page in saline, mi. The book culminates a research and oral history project that preserves memories and photographs of a unique and successful cooperative farm venture that began in the saline area during the.
Books have been written about the saline valley farms cooperative. Saline valley farms was the brainchild of harold gray, a rich man with rich ideas. Spa is a nonprofit organization providing an informational conduit both between and among governing agencies and a widely dispersed community who visit the saline valley and its warm springs. When the post office was established here it was found that there was already a post office in missouri named saline city, hence the post office department registered the office as little. The saline valley outhouses published 8262018 the saline valley outhouses have gone through many changes over time.
The plat books show the location, size, and name of the owner for each plot of land within the townships. Annas story is one of a quartet of books tracing four generations of a polishamerican family. Walking trails, public utilities with community water, acclaimed saline schools and low york township taxes make this one of southeast michigans most soughtafter communities. Post personal messages or request for ride sharing here. Well know are his books, death valley, the facts, the story of inyo, outpost of civilization and tales of the pioneers. Saline historic homes is a collection of photographs from a historical and architectural survey that includes all structures built up to 19 saline valley farms photographs. Access from home with a saline district library card number. She had plenty of fresh green grass to eat, and a tall wire fence protected her from hungry coyotes. Private lake ella lee, a 14 acre swimming, skating and fishing lake is available for the residents enjoyment.
A database 18601954 tract books index has been compiled that allows researchers to locate references within the 163 land tract books that list the first owners of land in nebraska. Includes history and genealogy for marshall, arrow rock, sweet springs, grand pass, malta bend, miami, slater, mo, plat map book. You can be the first at your camp site to have a copy of this full color book. Apr 28, 2007 jim cameron is a history teacher in saline high school and the author of the book voices over the valley and oral history of saline valley farms 19321953. The saline valley farms, a farm cooperative on nearly acres, 3. Plats of cities are included but city lot owners are not listed. Saline valley farms offers a variety of floor plans from 2,400 to 4,000 square feet with lot sizes ranging from acre to over one acre. In august 1960, ann had her first flying lesson, which was also her first time in an airplane. The plat books are frequently consulted and in an effort to make them more accessible and also to preserve them, they were scanned and.
Southern illinois is bordered on three sides by the mississippi, ohio, and wabash rivers. Valley farms, seated on a 25 acre operational farm, provides you with a breathtaking backdrop for your special day. Plat books of missouri collection mu digital library. Though i have been involved in the valley for 37 years, while some consider me to be an oldtimer i still count myself as a relative new comer compared with many friends. He was born in virginia city, nevada, in 1868, son of p. Property ownership maps or plat books kansas historical. For a copy of the land entry from the tract books, contact the libraryarchives reference staff.
The following places appear in articles or photographs in old news. Throughout its history various terms have been used to describe the house for the poor, oftentimes the term was unique to the part of the country where the house was located. Several other rivers traverse its countryside, including the big and little muddy, little wabash, saline, and cache rivers. The saline valley farms, a farm cooperative on nearly acres, 3 miles south of town, was begun by harold s. Residents enjoy scenic lake ella, located within the community, and a perfect place for picnics or a leisurely walk. Spas goal is protection, preservation and conservation of the valley.