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BOOKS AVAILABLE AT THE MUSEUM

"As I Remember Poway"

Mary Van Dam

$12.93
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A nostalgic first hand account of the hardships of pioneer farm life and the early families who resided in Poway in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

"The Early Years"

Kay Prusinskas

$3.24
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A brief history of the Indian era to the emergence of the American pioneer who homesteaded in Poway. There is also an overview of pioneer life encompassing farm life; the early schools, recreation and the routes of the stage coaches that passed through Poway.

"1871-1971, 100 Years of Poway Education"

Ray Stock

$3.24
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A pictorial review of the Poway educational system from classes held in private homes in 1871 to the first publicly owned school (Poway school) in 1885; to the formation the Poway Unified School District in 1962.

"Memories of Old Poway"

Elinor Wilson and Helen Porter

$3.24
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A collection of old recipes, memories and people of old Poway. Recipes range from "coffee can bread" to "sauerkraut salad."

"Paguay"

Louhelen Hassan

$12.93
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A well documented and comprehensive study of the Indian culture that lived in Poway valley long before the Spanish and Mexican occupation of California. Ms. Hassan delves into the history and the lives of the early homesteading settlers of Poway and how they adapted to life in the Poway valley.

"Poway --- A Pictorial History"

Ernie Briscoe, Cecilia Burr and Jean Woodruff

$7.54
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An excellent collection of photographs depicting the different eras and areas settled in Poway. Also included are photographs of the early schools; the various farms throughout the area; and photos of the floods and early churches. Of particular interest are photographs of early forms of transportation from farm wagons to a 1910 Reo.

"High Jinks and LowJinks"

Louhelen Hassan

$4.30
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A collection of early pioneer memories taken from family files in the museum, describing the life of 19th century Poway settlers.

"Images of America POWAY"

Jeff Figler

DISCLAIMER: The Poway Historical Society was not consulted prior to the publication of this book. Unfortunately, there are many errors within the text. At this time, the Poway Historical Society does not endorse this publication!"

All of the above books are available at the Museum Gift Shop. Books can be ordered and shipped within the United States with additional shipping and handling charge of $5.00 per book.