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Description
Florence Garvie was born on Mother's Day in 1924 at Walter Reed Hospital in Washington, D.C. Her father served in the Army, so Florence's family moved often in her early childhood, spending several years in Hawaii, Salt Lake City, and California. Florence attended high school in Pennsylvania and received a degree in botany from Pomona College in Claremont, CA. Her first job was as a nursery plant inspector for the Los Angeles County Agriculture Department. She then returned to graduate school at Pomona to earn a teaching certificate. In 1948, Florence accepted a teaching job in Ross and moved to Marin County, where she has lived ever since. In her oral history, Florence recalls her childhood living abroad and the charming story of how she met her husband, Bill, after purchasing a leaky boat. She recounts how Bill and she built a summer home in Sonoma and how they enjoyed holidays and vacations with their four daughters. Florence shares her love of art and her friendship with her renowned art teacher, Ray Strong. In addition, she shares her experiences as an active member of the community, detailing her extensive involvement with the Outdoor Art Club, the Park School PTA, the 4-H club, and Girl Scouts.
Identifier
7354A668-94D1-49D4-84F1-172052102075 2016.050.001
Subject
4-H clubs Art Cutler, Betsy Evans, Lettie Faber, Phyllis Florence, Tyler Garvie, Bill Goheen, George Guide dogs Haxton, Joan Kovaly, Shel Marin Agricultural Land Trust Old Mill School Outdoor Art Club Parino, Verna Sailboat racing Sailboats Sailing Scott, Ruth Strauss, Ellen Strong, Ray Teaching Travel
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