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94 - The Story of Mary Ellen Pleasant
In this episode, we look at the fascinating life of Mary Ellen Pleasant, an African American woman who blazed trails in Californian politics.
93 - Dean King, Guardians of the Valley John Muir and the Friendship that Saved Yosemite
Today, we have an interview with Dean King. King is an award-winning author of ten nonfiction books. Dean relishes the adventures involved in making...
92 - Politics in California in the 1850's Part V
In this episode, we continue our series by discussing Whigs and Republicans in California.
91 - Dr. Jenni Sorkin, History of Art in California
Today, we have Dr. Jenni Sorkin on the show. Dr. Sorkin is an Associate Professor of the History of Art and Architecture at UCSB....
90 - Politics in California in the 1850s Part IV
In this episode, we wrap the section on the Democratic Party in California in the 1850's.
89 - Dr. Kim Bancroft, Author of Writing Themselves into History: Emily and Matilda Bancroft in Journals and Letters
Kim Bancroft earned a B.A. in English from Stanford, an M.A. in English and a teaching credential from San Francisco State University, and a...