1969-08 – North County and Rancho Santa Fe Living

Publication

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Rancho Santa Fe Historical Society

Name/Title

1969-08 – North County and Rancho Santa Fe Living

Entry/Object ID

2026.007.005

Description

Printed community magazine issue of North County and Rancho Santa Fe Living documenting residential life, social activity, and local institutions in Rancho Santa Fe and North County San Diego during August 1969. Featured editorial content includes Ralph W. Giffin’s article on Rancho resident Karl Weber’s connection to the Apollo 11 mission and his role through Weber Aircraft Company, with reproduced correspondence from astronaut Neil Armstrong and discussion of lunar module testing and ejection seat development. The “Win I Place I Show” column by Clarice “Terry” Esposito provides extensive coverage of Del Mar Thoroughbred racing season activity, fashion culture at the Turf Club, Country Friends organizational history and fundraising events, and regional social gatherings. Association Bulletin and News is present and includes Rancho Santa Fe Association Board of Directors minutes and Rancho Santa Fe Art Jury proceedings addressing subdivision proposals, parcel realignments, architectural review decisions, animal keeping approvals, committee appointments, and governance actions. Equestrian-related content is substantial throughout, including Rancho Riding Club programming, horse shows, training activities, and regional riding events, alongside broader coverage of North County recreation, travel features, and commercial advertising.

Collection

North County and Rancho Santa Fe Living

Publication Details

Periodical

North County and Rancho Santa Fe Living

Editor

Giffin, Ralph, Giffin, Ruth

Illustrator

Stover, Phyllis L.

Publisher

The Village Press

Date Published

Aug 1969

Dimensions

Dimension Description

8.5 x 12 inch

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Rancho Santa Fe Association

Person or Organization

Art Jury

Person or Organization

Del Mar Turf Club

Person or Organization

Rancho Riding Club

Person or Organization

The Country Friends

Person or Organization

Esposito, Clarice "Terry"

Person or Organization

Lasswell, A. B. "Red"

Person or Organization

Donnelley, John

Person or Organization

Lee, John

Person or Organization

Giffin, Ralph

Person or Organization

Weber, Karl

Person or Organization

Armstrong, Neil A.

Related Places

Place

Neighborhood

Rancho Santa Fe

County

San Diego County

State/Province

California

Country

The United States of America

Continent

North America