Rockhaven Sanitarium

Author : Elisa Jordan
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1439665583
Total Pages : 138 pages
Book Rating : 4.89/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Rockhaven Sanitarium written by Elisa Jordan and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2018-10-22 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For decades, the mild climate of the Crescenta Valley served as a haven for those seeking mental health rest and relief from lung ailments. In 1923, registered nurse Agnes Richards decided it was the perfect place to open a sanitarium, one that would set itself apart from the rest. Rockhaven Sanitarium catered to female residents only and, with few exceptions, exclusively employed women. It was a progressive treatment center that prided itself on treating residents with dignity and respect. The center's high ideals and proximity to early Hollywood attracted residents like Billie Burke; Marilyn Monroe's mother, Gladys; and Clark Gable's first wife, Josephine Dillon. Join author Elisa Jordan as she explores Rockhaven's illustrious past.

Author : Mike Lawler
Publisher : Fonthill Media
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Crescenta Valley History written by Mike Lawler and published by Fonthill Media. This book was released on 2017-11-07 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Crescenta Valley is a typical suburb of the metropolis of Los Angeles, containing residential neighborhoods nestled in chaparral-covered hills. But hidden in these typical neighborhoods are remnants of an atypical past, a past made up of Hollywood legends, Prohibition-era bootleggers, and pioneers in women's rights. Crescenta Valley History: Hidden in Plain Sight tells the stories behind six places in the community that residents pass by every day, with no idea of the amazing events that took place there--six innocuous locations with impressive histories. A little shack behind an apartment that was once the home of John Steinbeck; the overgrown ruins of a former speakeasy; an abandoned sanitarium that once housed aging Hollywood stars, and now houses their ghosts; a mystical religious sanctuary run entirely by women; a former resort and Olympic training site buried deep under a suburban shopping mall; and a park created by professional baseball players and movie stars. All these sites are right here in your neighborhood! You'll never look at the Crescenta Valley the same way again.

Author : Emma Kemp
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780996971416
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.16/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Rockhaven written by Emma Kemp and published by . This book was released on 2017-12-25 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of essays inspired by Rockhaven Sanitarium, Crescenta Valley's proto-feminist psychiatric institution founded in 1923. Featuring contributions from writers Allison Noelle Conner, Emma Kemp, Orenda Fink, Johanna Hedva, Suzanne Scanlon, Mady Schutzman, and Adriana Widdoes.

Author : Elisa Jordan
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1493053965
Total Pages : 439 pages
Book Rating : 4.64/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Hello, Norma Jeane written by Elisa Jordan and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2023-11-15 with total page 439 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Her unforgettable image is seared into the minds of fans everywhere, and her private life continues to inspire headlines and controversy, but Marilyn Monroe is one of the most famous—and misunderstood—women in the world and remains a mystery to most people. Hello, Norma Jeane cuts through the rumors and myths to present the real person behind the queen of movies and pop culture. From her chaotic childhood in Depression-era Los Angeles to her rise in the world of Hollywood and finally her untimely death—Hello, Norma Jeane explores the legendary star’s family history, connection to the movies from childhood, her personal life as an adult, and her interest in continually educating herself. Hello, Norma Jeane is compulsively readable—instead of chronological dates and dry accounts of events, there are chapters about specific aspects of her life and career. What did Marilyn like to eat? What types of books did she read? Was she really plus size? Did she nearly bring down a political empire? And how did she actually die? This book explores everything—and vividly brings to light the truth about the world’s greatest movie star.

Author : National Institute of Mental Health (U.S.)
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.58/5 ( download)

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Download or read book List of Mental Health Facilities, 1964 written by National Institute of Mental Health (U.S.) and published by . This book was released on 1966 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Mimi Slawoff
Publisher : Reedy Press LLC
ISBN 13 : 1681063743
Total Pages : 302 pages
Book Rating : 4.44/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Oldest Los Angeles written by Mimi Slawoff and published by Reedy Press LLC. This book was released on 2022-05-01 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While Los Angeles is known for beaches, film studios and a sunny climate, it’s worth digging deeper to discover the city’s soul created by an ethnically diverse culture dating to the 18th century. Blending history and some local travel, Oldest Los Angeles takes readers on a journey through the past to the oldest buildings, businesses, and neighborhoods in the City of Angels. The pages open with a walking tour of El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument, a district that marks the city’s birthplace in 1781 when a group of 44 immigrants formed a farming community. What started as a humble pueblo evolved into a vibrant metropolis that’s home to over 10 million people and 185 languages. Explore L.A. and learn about the whimsical Looff Hippodrome on the Santa Monica Pier, why Pink’s Hot Dogs names some menu items after celebrities, and where to find a 250-year-old grapevine (still producing grapes!). Walk the halls of Rockhaven, a former women’s sanitarium in a residential neighborhood, and visit the site of California’s surprising gold discovery in Santa Clarita—also home to a nearly forgotten ghost town. Read touching family stories about the first Mexican restaurant, El Cholo; the oldest confectionary, FugetsuDo; and why the Palacios family was determined to save the oldest children’s bookstore against all odds. Seen through the lens of veteran travel journalist and L.A. native Mimi Slawoff, Oldest Los Angeles is both informative and engaging with insider stories and nuggets of fun facts.

Author : National Institute of Mental Health (U.S.)
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.23/5 ( download)

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Download or read book List of Mental Health Facilities written by National Institute of Mental Health (U.S.) and published by . This book was released on 1964 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : United States. Public Health Service
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.98/5 ( download)

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Download or read book List of Mental Health Facilities, 1964 written by United States. Public Health Service and published by . This book was released on 1964 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.51/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Public Health Service Publication written by and published by . This book was released on with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Phaedra Walton
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781947962354
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.53/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Rockhaven Sanitarium written by Phaedra Walton and published by . This book was released on 2018-12-10 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rockhaven Sanitarium, A Coloring Book With History is an out of the box approach to tell the POSITIVE true story of a woman who opened a mental health oasis for women, run by women starting in 1923, a place that remained open until 2006! Learn what made Rockhaven different, and why even today people are trying to save this piece of history. Full of beautiful pictures to color, this is a story of hope and inspiration. Hot topics such as women's rights, mental health, and local Los Angeles history are presented in a family-friendly, interactive format.