Prof. Damian Bacich takes you on a journey into the fascinating early history of California and the West. Listen to stories and interviews with scholars, experts and people passionate about a time when California was the frontier of empire and imagination.
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The Chumash Uprising Part 2: Interview with Dr. John Johnson
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In the second part of our interview, Dr. John Johnson, former Curator of Anthropology at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, delves deeper into the legacy and aftermath of the 1824 Chumash Uprising in California: - The long-term impacts of the uprising on California's history - Why most Chumash people returned to the missions after the rev…
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The Chumash Uprising Part 1: Interview with Dr. John R. Johnson
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In Part 1 of this fascinating interview, Dr. John Johnson, former Curator of Anthropology at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, provides an in-depth look at the Chumash Uprising of 1824 - the most important indigenous uprising in California history. Dr. Johnson, an expert on California's Native peoples, especially the Chumash Indians, sha…
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Californios and Ethnicity with Archaeologist Jennifer Lucido
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In today's interview, I am talking with archaeologist Jennifer Lucido. Jennifer has worked at several important historical sites in the Monterey area and has recently traced the genealogies of some of California's early poblador families. Her fascinating work has shed light on how their ethnic identities shifted as they arrived in a new territory. …
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An update from the California Frontier Show
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It is summer and time for a short update on the show. Send a Comment. Support the Show. Give a one-time donation Learn more about the California Frontier Project: Website YouTube Instagram Facebook Contact: damian@californiafrontier.netKirjoittanut Damian Bacich, Ph.D.
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California's Insurgency: The Bear Flag Revolt
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The Bear Flag Revolt is one of the central episodes in the events leading to the U.S. annexation of California. In June of 1846, a group of Americans took over the Mexican Pueblo of Sonoma and declared a new “California Republic.” This is the story of their uprising. Episode transcript: https://www.californiafrontier.net/bear-flag-revolt/ Recommend…
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Native American Ranchos in Alta California
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Send a Comment. Support the Show. Give a one-time donation Learn more about the California Frontier Project: Website YouTube Instagram Facebook Contact: damian@californiafrontier.netKirjoittanut Damian Bacich, Ph.D.
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The Californios: Early California's Settlers
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Send a Comment. Support the Show. Give a one-time donation Learn more about the California Frontier Project: Website YouTube Instagram Facebook Contact: damian@californiafrontier.netKirjoittanut Damian Bacich, Ph.D.
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Secrets of Mission Architecture (Part 2): Dr. Rubén G. Mendoza
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In part 2 of this interview, we delve further into the hidden astronomical alignments of many California mission churches. The orientations allowed sunlight to illuminate altars, tabernacles, and statues of saints on specific liturgical dates like the solstices, equinoxes, and religious feasts. Dr. Rubén G. Mendoza explains the advanced knowledge o…
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Secrets of Mission Architecture: Dr. Rubén Mendoza (Part 1)
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In Part 1 of this interview, I talk with trailblazing archaeologist Dr. Rubén Mendoza. Recounting his unexpected path from a curious young boy to a renowned scholar, Mendoza shares his pioneering work decoding the California missions' architectural secrets. His discoveries point to an incredible cosmic architecture. The missions were constructed wi…
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A Warrior's Journey: The Legend of Chief Solano
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Towering over people at 6'7", the imposing figure of Chief Francisco Solano loomed large in early 19th-century California. Born a Suisun native named Sina, he received the name Francisco Solano at his Mission Dolores baptism in 1810. Solano rose to become a formidable military leader, commanding thousands of indigenous warriors for the Mexican auth…
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General of the Northern Frontier: Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo
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This episode is dedicated the remarkable life of Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo, a central figure in the pivotal era of California's origins. Born into a military family in 1808 Monterey, Vallejo's thirst for knowledge and quick wit allowed him to receive a prestigious education from the governor himself. Vallejo rapidly ascended the military ranks, bec…
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The Enigmatic Explorer Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo
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Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo is best known for being the first European to successfully navigate the Pacific coast of what is today California to points north of the San Francisco Bay. During the voyage, he and his men disembarked at several points and made direct contact with the Native American inhabitants of the coast and Channel Islands. His and his…
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An Inside Look at the California Missions Conference
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In this episode, I give my take on the California Missions Foundation conference that took place on April 12-14. It was the first in-person conference since 2020, making it an important occasion to reconnect with California history in a special way. The California Missions Foundation does a huge amount to preserve the physical reminders of Californ…
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Kevin Starr's Vision: Interview with Jason Sexton, Pt. 2
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In Part 2 of my conversation with Dr. Jason Sexton, we delve into Kevin's attempt to understand the "California experience." Kevin Starr tried to chronicle California's history in a nuanced yet idealistic way, which connected him to earlier California historians such as Josiah Royce. According to Jason, Starr was an open-minded, generous figure who…
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History and California's Redemption: Interview with author Jason Sexton, Pt. 1
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This is the first part of a lively conversation with Dr. Jason Sexton, editor of a book on the renowned California historian Kevin Starr (1940-2017). Sexton describes Starr as California’s most ambitious interpreter. Starr’s 8-volume history, spanning the state’s origins to the 2000s, is the most complete work on California in print. Kevin Starr gr…
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How We Almost Lost El Camino Real (and the Women Who Saved It)
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Imagine California today without any remnants of its Spanish and Mexican past. That almost happened until a group of determined women took action to preserve the state's Hispanic heritage. At the turn of the 20th century, the historic El Camino Real trail connecting the California missions was crumbling into disrepair and faced being lost forever. …
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How did the California Missions End?
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The California missions ended after Mexico became independent of Spain. The newly independent Mexican government eventually passed laws that called for an end to the mission system through “secularization.” The laws mandated the missions to be turned over to the Native American converts and converted into secular towns, with the land divided among …
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Fr. José Altimira, Sonoma and the End of the Mission Chain
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The episode chronicles the story of Fr. José Altimira, a Spanish Franciscan missionary in early 19th century California. Altimira pushed to establish a new mission north of San Francisco Bay, clashing with his Franciscan superiors; he explored the Sonoma Valley and established a new mission in 1823 with support from Mexican civil authorities. Thoug…
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Native American Vaqueros on the California Frontier
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In this episode, we look at the history of Native American Vaqueros. Vaqueros were skilled horsemen who managed cattle and horses. Their tradition probably originates in the horse culture that arrived in Spain from North Africa in the 8th century AD and is widespread in Latin America. The mission era brought ranching life to Alta California and cre…
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Native Life at Mission San Miguel
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In this episode, we look at Native American life at Mission San Miguel Arcángel through the eyes of the padres who oversaw the mission. Mission San Miguel is located in central California, almost equally distant from San Francisco to the north and Los Angeles to the south. In 1813, the Spanish Government sent a questionnaire to the priests of the C…
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Remarkable Women of Old San Diego
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In this episode, we delve into the lives of three remarkable women from early San Diego whose stories offer profound insights into the tumultuous times of California's frontier era. Drawing from the rich narratives preserved in Testimonios: Early California Through the Eyes of Women, 1815-1848 by Rose Marie Beebe and Robert Senkewicz, we explore th…
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Traversing Time: The Odyssey of the Juan Bautista de Anza Trail
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This episode features an intriguing conversation with Jorge Del Castillo as he shares his experiences following the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail. This historic trail was a route used by Spanish settlers in the 18th century to reach Northern California from New Spain (Mexico). Jorge describes his journey, detailing various memorable…
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What it Means to Be a Californio: Author and Descendant Greg Bernal-Mendoza Smestad
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This is a special episode from the California Frontier Show archives. In this episode, I speak with Greg Bernal-Mendoza Smestad, a direct descendant of the families who settled Alta California over 200 years ago. Greg talks to us about their journey, the character of those who risked their lives to come north, and the legacy they passed on. When Sp…
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San Francisco’s Overlooked Pioneer
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Although little known today, the name of William Alexander Leidesdorff is enshrined on streets in San Francisco and a town along the American River. He was also one of California’s pioneers of African descent and instrumental in bringing about the American annexation of California. Further Reading: William Alexander Leidesdorff – First Black Millio…
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Visiting All 21 California Missions: Author Maggie Espinoza
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This is a special episode from the California Frontier Show archives. A growing number of people of all ages are taking up the challenge of walking the entire California mission trail. For many, it is an adventure, a spiritual pilgrimage, a scenic tour, a way to get to know themselves, or all of the above. So today, I'm going into the archives and …
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Juan Bautista de Anza: Son of the Frontier
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Juan Bautista de Anza was a military officer, governor, explorer and diplomat. His life had an enormous impact on the history of California, Arizona, Texas, New Mexico, and Northern Mexico. To learn more: Book: Carlos R. Herrera. Juan Bautista de Anza: The King’s Governor in New Mexico. Book: Vladimir Guerrero. The Anza Trail and the Settling of Ca…
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An Epic Journey Through Time: Documentary Producer Trudi Angell
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In this episode of the California Frontier Podcast, Damian interviews Trudi Angell, producer of the documentary film La Récua (The Mule Pack Train). La Récua follows the story of Darío Higuera, a 70-year-old Baja California ranchero, who dreams of recreating an early-20th-century mule train transporting traditional goods from Comondú to La Paz in s…
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Stories of Early Orange County: Eric Plunkett, Part 2
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In part two of this interview with author Eric Plunkett, we get into some real stories of people who lived through some of the enormous changes of the early years. Eric emphasizes the importance of translating and making primary sources from Spanish colonial California available, as they provide deeper and more authentic insights into the […] The p…
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Uncovering Orange County’s Hidden History with Eric Plunkett (Pt. 1)
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Eric Plunkett is an amazing historian whose enthusiasm for discovering the riches of California’s past is contagious. In this episode, Damian Bacich hosts a deep-dive discussion with Eric on the history of early California, especially Orange County. They touch on indigenous languages, the California grizzly bear, and their mutual interest in archiv…
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Early California and the Far East 3: Author Dr. Christine Marie Duggan
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In the third part of my conversation with Marie Christine Duggan, we discuss the life and experiences of Juan Francisco de la Bodega y Cuadra, a naval officer in the Spanish colonial era. Bodega faced financial struggles throughout his life, as his primary motivation was to prove himself rather than amass wealth. He eventually became […] The post C…
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Early California and the Far East 2: Author Dr. Christine Marie Duggan
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The interview uncovers complexities in Pacific trade routes, challenging conventional narratives about the Spanish Empire’s trade. It focuses on San Blas, a naval base in New Spain, which caused discontent among Mexico City merchants. Dr. Duggan explains how the Spanish Crown aimed to weaken the Mexico City merchants by granting San Blas more auton…
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Early California and the Far East 1: Author Dr. Christine Marie Duggan
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Dr. Marie Christine Duggan is a Professor of Business Management at Keene State University, which gives her a unique approach to the history of New Spain, and especially the Pacific coast. In Part 1, we talk how trade between Mexico and the Philippines impacted California’s early history. The post California, Mexico and the Far East: Pt. 1 first ap…
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In this episode, I finish my conversation with Dr. Jarrell Jackman. He gives us some insight into his personal journey, the obstacles that had to be overcome and the future of Santa Barbara’s presidio. The post 300,000 Bricks, pt. 2 first appeared on Early California Resource Center. The post 300,000 Bricks, pt. 2 appeared first on Early California…
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300,000 Adobe Bricks: Santa Barbara’s Royal Presidio, pt. 1
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Damian and his guest Dr. Jarrell Jackman discuss Dr. Jackman’s new book on Santa Barbara’s Royal Presidio. Jarrell was employed by the Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation for 35 years, serving as Projects Administrator and CEO. He has received many honors, including recognition from the California State Parks and the California State Park…
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38 - The Final Battles of the War in California
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In this episode, we go through some of the final battles in California during the Mexican American War. Our Patreon Page: www.patreon.com/historyofcaliforniaFollow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/history_of_ca_podcastIf you'd like to subscribe to the new weekly newsletter, please follow this link: eepurl.com/haiCNXSupport our podcast by buying s…
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We have a few important announcements for you at the end of the year. Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/historyofcaliforniaKirjoittanut Jordan Mattox
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37 - An Interview with Amy S. Greenberg
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Today, we have another interview episode for you with Professor Amy Greenberg. Professor Greenberg is the George Winfree Professor of American History Penn State and the author of A Wicked War: Polk, Clay, Lincoln, and the 1846 U.S. Invasion of Mexico as well as her more recent book Lady First: The World of First Lady Sarah Polk. We focus in this c…
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36 - The Siege of Los Angeles
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In today's episode, we explore the first few major battles in the Mexican American War in the Alta California theater.Our Patreon Page: www.patreon.com/historyofcaliforniaFollow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/history_of_ca_podcastIf you'd like to subscribe to the new weekly newsletter, please follow this link: eepurl.com/haiCNXSupport our podca…
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35 - An Interview with Alan Taylor
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Today, we have a special interview episode with one of my favorite historians, Alan Taylor. Taylor is an American historian specializing in early United States history. He is the author of a number of books about the colonial history of the United States, the American Revolution and the early American Republic. Since 1995, he has won two Pulitzer P…
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34 - Pio Pico, Last Mexican Governor of California
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In this episode, we meet Pio Pico, the last Mexican governor of Alta California.Our Patreon Page: www.patreon.com/historyofcaliforniaFollow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/history_of_ca_podcastIf you'd like to subscribe to the new weekly newsletter, please follow this link: eepurl.com/haiCNXSupport our podcast by buying some historical swag: tee…
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Rebuilding a Presidio: Interview with Jarrell Jackman
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Soldiers and presidios played a key role in establishing the Spanish presence in California, but they are still misunderstood. Jarrell Jackman has been at the forefront of preserving and documenting this crucial element of the California frontier. Jarrell C. Jackman Dr. Jarrell C. Jackman was Executive Director of the Santa Barbara Trust for Histor…
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Ramona, the Novel that Changed California: Interview with Jonathan Alcántar
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The novel Ramona by Helen Hunt Jackson sparked an interest in California’s Mission Era that attracted visitors from all over the country. But Jackson’s novel was much more than nostalgia for a bygone era — it was a cry for human rights. The story of the author, her work and how Cuba’s most famous exile […] The post Ramona, the Novel that Changed Ca…
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The Spanish Legacy in California and the Mexican War for Independence
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This is a special episode of the California Frontier podcast. The shoe is on the other foot this time, and I am the one being interviewed. My host is Jordan Mattox, a California junior high school teacher who his passionate about California history. He has an excellent podcast, appropriately titled “History of California.” In this […] The post The …
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The Lone Woman of San Nicolas Island: Interview with Elisabeth Rareshide
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The story of the Lone Woman of San Nicolas Island was made famous by Scott O’Dell’s novel The Island of the Blue Dolphins. In this episode of the podcast, we learn more about her real life with archeologist Elisabeth Rareshide, along with a new exhibit at the Mission Santa Barbara museum. Elisabeth Rareshide Elisabeth Rareshide […] The post The Lon…
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The Levitating Cross at Monterey and the Beginnings of California
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The California frontier is full of reports of the marvelous or miraculous events that defy scientific explanation. Historian Skyler Reidy has been investigating curious stories of the mission era, and he helps us make sense of them. Skyler Reidy Skyler Reidy is a PhD candidate in the history department at the University of Southern California. […] …
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Native Knowledge in Colonial Latin America: Interview with Ezekiel Stear (Part 2)
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As the Spanish Empire become more consolidated, language and writing became more and more important — both for the Spanish government and for native peoples. In part 2 of this interview we learn how indigenous people in Colonial Spanish America preserved their knowledge in the face of restrictive government policies. Listen to Part 1 Highlights […]…
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Aztec Memories and the Florentine Codex: Interview with Ezekiel Stear (Part 1)
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The story of the Spanish missions in California has its roots in 16th century Mexico. There, Franciscan friars and their native partners sought to record the memories of Aztec elders before their culture was changed forever. The information they collected is contained in the Florentine Codex. Ezekiel Stear Dr. Ezekiel Stear is Assistant Professor o…
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“Follow the Money”: Interview with Marie Christine Duggan (Part 2)
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In this second part of the interview we learn about what studying economic history can reveal about the past. In particular, we learn about California’s early connections to the Far East, and how competition over the fur trade created some unusual rivalries and alliances. Highlights of Part 2: Franciscan views of money and morality. The […] The pos…
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Missions and Misconceptions: Interview with Marie Christine Duggan (Part 1)
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The story of the Spanish missions in California isn’t always what it seems. By delving into Mexico’s National Archives, Dr. Marie Christine Duggan uncovered facts that provide a unique inside view of mission life. From murder trials to Indian militias, we talk about some of the lesser-known aspects of California mission history. Marie Christine Dug…
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Land Grants in Alta California
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The story of land ownership in modern California begins with the practice of Spanish land grants. Beginning in the 18th century, Spain allowed farming and ranching by private individuals in California. In the 19th century the Mexican government continued and expanded the program. Learn More about Land Grants in California Land in California by W.W.…
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