Fullerton:: The Boom Years - Softcover

Thomas, Cathy; Morris, Kathryn; Mudrick, Sylvia Palmer; Richey, Debora

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1626193193 ISBN 13: 9781626193192

Publisher: The History Press, 2015

Synopsis

America enjoyed newfound prosperity in the decades following World War II, and Southern California was an epicenter of postwar growth. Among the many Orange County communities that grew and flourished in this hopeful and exciting era, Fullerton led the way. Join authors Sylvia Palmer Mudrick, Debora Richey and Cathy Thomas as they recount Fullerton's boom years. It was a time characterized by economic growth, vibrant development and engaged civic participation. From the founding of the world-famous Fender guitar company to the establishment of Fullerton's first university, discover the events and people that transformed Fullerton from a small town to a thriving city.

About this title

About the Author:

Sylvia Palmer Mudrick is a former reporter for the Fullerton Daily News Reporter, often the first on the scene at many major events. For over thirty years, she also served as public information coordinator for the City of Fullerton.

Debora Richey is a research librarian at California State University-Fullerton and a longtime board of directors member for Fullerton Heritage. She has published a number of books and articles on the history of Fullerton.

Cathy Thomas is the former curator of the Local History Room of the Fullerton Public Library, where she helped develop one of the most valuable and premier local history collections in Orange County.

About this edition

• Publisher: The History Press
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1626193193
• ISBN 13: 9781626193192
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 160