Donald C. Perry (1901-1987)
Interview date: March 31, 1976

Donald is the great-grandson of James Ross, the third owner of the Rancho Punta de Quentin land grant which covered most of the Ross Valley. Donald’s recollections, starting in about 1910, cover Ross Valley, San Anselmo, the Worn properties, the founding of Sunnyside Nursery, and plant growing ranches in Fairfax. Audio Clip from the Interview (one minute) Full Transcript of the Interview    (Click here for a printable version)

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