La Jolla – A Celebration of its Past

There are other charming books written about the jewel-by-the-sea, La Jolla, but this one adds a special touch that enhances our beautiful resort with fascinating facts from the past. Famous names such as Irving J. Gill, the architect, Ellen Browning Scripps, Charles and Anne Lindbergh, Gregory Peck, and Cliff Robertson, to name a few. The world renowned Scripps Institute of Oceanography with its pioneers, such as Roger Revelle, is one of the many outstanding features and facts of a well written record of our paradise-on-earth village. Though not a native of La Jolla, I have visited it since 1938. I moved my residence here in 1985. I have sent this book to family and friends out of town who have also become intrigued with this Town with the Funny Name by Max Miller. Indeed, anyone, anywhere, interested in history and the arts will open a book filled with them.

Leigh Sherman, La Jolla, California; Member of La Jolla Branch of National League of American Pen Women since 1984

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Patricia, I just have to tell you that I am still enjoying your La Jolla book….the story about the male doctor who was a woman is priceless….. and the reference to the Kelloggs really jogs my memory. I think your book is a real keeper….again, Thanks,

Caroline

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I just finished reading “La Jolla: A Celbration of Its Past” and would like to say thanks for all the hard work that you and your wife put in to that publication. It had many facts and stories previously unknown to me and lots of great photos. You did a bang up job! I highly recommend it to my LJ friends. Saludos,

Harry Marriner; La Jolla, CA

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 This is the review of Patricia Daly-Lipe by Sunbelt Publications the publisher of La Jolla, A Celebration of its Past in view of Women’s History Month. March 2011

The author of La Jolla: A Celebration of Its Past and several other literary works, Patricia was born and raised in La Jolla, CA. She left to complete her undergraduate studies at Vassar College and spent several years in Europe before returning to the United States to marry and raise children.    Once her children were grown and she had earned a PhD in Philosophy, Patricia focused her attention on writing and painting. In 1999 her first book, Myth, Magic, & Metaphor: A Journey into the Heart of Creativity was published with one of her own paintings on the cover.    In 1997 she returned to La Jolla and married her high school sweetheart Steele Lipe. She and Barbara Dawson (co-author of La Jolla: A Celebration of Its Past) began compiling weekly articles on “Old La Jolla” for La Jolla Village News and by 2003 La Jolla: A Celebration of Its Past was published and won a “Certificate of Excellence” from the San Diego Book Awards.    Patricia now lives in Virginia with her husband and menagerie of dogs, horses, and cats and continues to promote her many published works at speaking events around the nation. (References: Sunbelt Books, La Jolla: A Celebration of Its Past). — # —

Patricia Daly-Lipe “Genuine creative imagination does not just spring from the right hemisphere of the brain. I believe its roots come from a much deeper place: the heart” Patricia Daly-Lipe,

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“We were lucky in La Jolla. God had been generous with its proud sentinel hills overlooking the sleepy little town, its white beaches _ some folk in less idyllic environs might have viewed us as smug _ But La Jolla was our jewel.

Cliff Robertson, actor and poet

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La Jolla is more than a town, more than just a pretty seaside place in the sun. There is a spirit about this place. The essence of La Jolla comes not only from the sea, the surf, the sun, the cliffs, and the caves, but also from its unique and bountiful history which includes very special citizens ….

What is it about this place? To find out, at the behest of Anne Terhune, editor of La Jolla Village News, we compiled a two year series of weekly articles exploring La Jolla’s rich past in honor of the Millennium. We read letters, visited libraries,  searched through old books and manuscripts, listened to stories, walked around and through historical sites and discovered, by exploring the past, the many facets and facts that make this little town so special today. This book is the result of that quest.

The authors wish to express their appreciation for the perseverance, diligence, and exactitude of Steele Lipe without whom this book would not be possible.

Thanks to Anne Terhune (editor, Beach & Bay Press) who instigated the research which made this book possible. 

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Winner, San Diego Books Awards, 2002
It is my great pleasure to congratulate you for being honored by the San Diego Book Awards Association for serving as a symbol of achievement and distinction to the San Diego writing community. Your committed efforts to promote literacy have greatly benefited all of California and will positively impact future generations of both readers and writers. Congratulations and best wishes for your continued success!

Lieutenant Governor Cruz M. Bustamonte

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“What a delight! The post on Tuesday brought La Jolla, A Celebration of Its Past, and I was immediately transported half a century back to a a magic time in a magic place. There are so many wonderful pictures that you can get distracted from seriously reading the text, but the stories are great also.

“Getting oriented was the first task. I found Coast Boulevard, St James by the Sea where I was confirmed, La Valencia which anchored the downtown in my memories, and other spots which had faded from my recollections. Then i read the story of the Barber Tract and [a] developer’s ambitious efforts to move out on the rocks. A setting just like the rocks behind our house.

“Thank you so much for this chance to look back at La Jolla, I am enjoying it immensely and hope to talk to you about it again soon.

St. Julien R. Marshal, Govenor of the Washington-Northern Virginia Company Jamestowne Society

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“La Jollans, young and old will appreciate the rich history in this book…. A treasure to keep in a prominent place and refer to often.

William Kellogg, President La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club

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My husband is very impressed with Patricia Daly-Lipe’s book, so much so that I haven’t had a chance to read it yet. He has read a number of books about our home town of La Jolla and found this one to be truly superior to the typical tourist offering. The overall quality of the book is demonstrated by the breadth of the topics covered coupled with the knowledgeable glimpses of La Jolla offered by several resident authors.

Maureen Shaner from La Jolla, California. U.S.A.

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There are other charming books written about the jewel-by-the-sea, La Jolla, but this one adds a special touch that enhances our beautiful resort with fascinating facts from the past. Famous names such as Irving J. Gill, the architect, Ellen Browning Scripps, Charles and Anne Lindbergh, Gregory Peck, and Cliff Robertson, to name a few.

The world renowned Scripps Institute of Oceanography with its pioneers, such as Roger Revelle, is one of the many outstanding features and facts of a well written record of our paradise-on-earth village.

Though not a native of La Jolla, I have visited it since 1938. I moved my residence here in 1985.

I have sent this book to family and friends out of town who have also become intrigued with this Town with the Funny Name by Max Miller.

Indeed, anyone, anywhere, interested in history and the arts will open a book filled with them.

Leigh Sherman, La Jolla, California; Member of La Jolla Branch of National League of American Pen Women since 1984

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Our General Meeting on April 28th went splendidly. Patricia Daly-Lipe, the Author of La Jolla, A Celebration of Its Past, was so enthusiastic about her subject that she had us all amazed! Her husband, Steele Lipe who edited her book, came along to encourage her for she had two talks scheduled that day…a long day for her but she rose to the occasion with gusto. It is beautiful now, but we can only imagine it unspoiled by traffic and congestion. A good read! Patricia had written several books and has a novel coming up this year.

Barbara DeYoung, Lakeside, California Historical Society April 28th General Meeting 2003

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“Add blessings on you both for creating such an informative and delightful book on La Jolla… (It) kept me up late last night …. Thank you for writing this literary treasure!”

Janie Paull past resident of La Jolla, California. U.S.A.