The Journal of San Diego History Volume 54, Summer 2008, Number 3 Iris H. W. Engstrand & Molly McClain, Editors Theodore Strathman & David Miller, Review Editors Front and Back Matter SDHS Director's Message David Kahn San Diego Olives: Origins of a California Industry Nancy Carol Carter National City in Pictures Steven Schoenherr A National City Investor: Theron Parsons (1805-1893) Molly McClain National City Public Library: An Early History Matthew Nye New Life for an Old House: A Community Legacy in National City Iris Engstrand Book Reviews Complete Journal Issue 4.4Mb Publication of The Journal of San Diego History has been partially funded by generous grants from the Joseph W. Sefton Foundation; Quest for Truth Foundation of Seattle, Washington, established by the late James G. Scripps; and an anonymous friend and supporter of the Journal. Publication of this issue of The Journal of San Diego History has also been supported by a grant from The Journal of San Diego History Fund of the San Diego Foundation. Front Cover: A collage of modern photos by Steven Schoenherr of the restored Oliver H. Noyes house built in National City in 1896. Back Cover: The restored Frank Kimball house built in 1868-69 was the first house in National City. Photo by Steven Schoenherr. Cover design: Allen Wynar The San Diego Historical Society is able to share the resources of four museums and its extensive collections with the community through the generous support of the following: City of San Diego Commission for Art and Culture; County of San Diego; foundation and government grants; individual and corporate memberships; corporate sponsorship and donation bequests; sales from museum stores and reproduction prints from the Booth Historical Photograph Archives; admissions; and proceeds from fund-raising events. Articles appearing in The Journal of San Diego History are abstracted and indexed in Historical Abstracts and America: History and Life. All material in the print and on-line versions of The Journal of San Diego History is protected by copyright, © San Diego Historical Society.