Orange County Library Association Fall 2007 Program
Placentia History Collection
at the Placentia Public Library
Thursday, December 13, 2007 at 7 p.m.
Photograph of teachers and school children standing on the porch
of Placentia Union Grammar School. 1900s
Courtesy: Califa Digital Collections
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Mail payment to: Margot McLaren, OCLA Treasurer, Whittier College of Law Library,
3333 Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Registration Questions? Contact Margot McLaren at (714) 444-4141 x490 or mmclaren@law.whittier.edu
DEADLINE TO REGISTER BY MAIL: MONDAY, DECEMBER 10 - ONSITE REGISTRATION IS ALSO AVAILABLE
About the Program
We are pleased to announce Pat Irot as our presenter for the OCLA Fall 2007 Program! Pat’s presentation will include information about the Placentia History Collection, including the Local Authors Collection. In addition, Pat will share her knowledge of the numerous historic sites in Placentia. The evening will include a viewing of a
documentary on the 1938 Placentia flood. Light refreshments provided. About Pat Irot
Pat Irot, formerly of the Placentia-Yorba Linda School District, is a retired educator with a passion for history and her community. Pat has been involved with the Placentia History Collection since 1991. She has also been active in the Orange County Heritage Coordinating Council, Friends of the Placentia Library, Placentia Round Table Women’s Club, and Meals on Wheels. Pat provided the historical background for Placentia, Fullerton, Yorba Linda, Anaheim, and Brea for use in the public school local history curriculum. She is a former Citizen of the Year for Placentia.
About OCLA: OCLA is recognized by the IRS as a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3). Program fees support OCLA’s annual scholarship and special project grants. OCLA programs are open to librarians, library school students and all members of the community. Visit OCLA online at www.chapman.edu/ocla
Directions: The Placentia Public Library is located at 411 E. Chapman Avenue near the intersection of Chapman & Kraemer in Placentia. Please visit www.placentialibrary.net/library for a map and library information.
Program Cost:
$10 OCLA members
$12 non-members
Make checks payable to Orange County Library Association
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