Bill Allen, Rae Codoni of Modesto, Phil Frank, Fred Sandrock, Suzanne Baty, 

 Jocelyn Moss and especially, the late Point Reyes historian Jack Mason, who got 

 me going on all this years before joining the National Park Service. 



At Point Reyes National Seashore, former Chief of Interpretation and 

 now Superintendent Don Neubacher deserves credit for creating this project; at 

 Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Park Historical Architect Ric Borjes 

 gave his full support and helped see it through to its completion. GGNRA Park 

 Historian Steve Haller read the final draft and offered much-needed comments 

 on short notice, as did Park Curator Diane Nicholson and archivist Dennis 

 Copeland. John Dell'Osso, Acting Chief of Interpretation at Point Reyes helped 

 immensely in the last weeks of the project, as did former secretary Terry 

 Edinger and her successor Leslie Price. I also thank the administrative staff 

 and seasonal interpreters at both parks for their support and interest. 



At the National Park Service's Western Regional Office, Regional 

 Historian Gordon Chappell and Historian Jamie Donahoe were especially 

 helpful, scouring two drafts and offering help as the project went along. Also, 

 special thanks to Thomas D. Mulhern, Chief, Park Historic Preservation, whose 

 efforts to have these documents published is greatly appreciated; and Regional 

 Historical Architects Craig Kenkel, Hank Florence and Robbyn Jackson, all of 

 whom have inspired the author. In Washington, D.C., Chief Historian Edwin C. 

 Bearss offered comments and support, as did his staff. 



This book, documenting the history of the Olema Valley ranches and the 

 families who have come and gone over the last century and a half, took more 

 than four years to complete; during that time many other major projects were 

 accomplished, resulting in a sporadic work schedule and frustrating delays. All 

 involved have shown a great deal of patience and understanding, and I can only 

 hope that all will enjoy and be enlightened by the following work. 



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