Neely, Bill (William Lewis), 1923-1985
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1923-07-24 - 1985-08-07
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Jack Ash Society Radio Program
Unprocessed Material
Identifier: 2022-067
Dates:
1963 - 1964
Found in:
Gledhill Library
Mountain Drive Oral History Collection
Collection
Identifier: AR-2020-008
Abstract
Mountain Drive, a residential enclave of free spirits located in the hills above Montecito, coalesced in the years following World War II. The driving force behind its formation was Robert McKee Hyde, known to all as Bobby. The spirit of the community was bohemian, a “live-and-let-live” feel that fostered a close-knit camaraderie. Community interaction often centered on a growing number of celebrations and festivals. Probably the best-known was the Wine Stomp, begun in 1952, in which the...
Dates:
1985 - 2022
Peake (Michael) Mountain Drive Photograph Collection
Unprocessed Material — Folder: 2022-053
Identifier: 2022-053
Dates:
1961 - 1962
Found in:
Gledhill Library