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FREEDOM WEST: RESISTANCE AND TRIUMPH IN CALIFORNIA
The Curatorial Department exhibition in the Library is inspired by Reverend George Hathaway (a family member from the Rancho's sheep ranching days) and the abolitionist…
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Women’s History Month Spotlight: Ruth Janetta Temple
Portrait of Ruth Janetta Temple, courtesy of the Encyclopedia of Seventh-Day Adventists Considered the first Black woman physician in the state of California, Dr. Ruth…
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Plant of the Moment July
Plant of the Moment: Hydrangea macrophylla – Hydrangea. The shrub next to the veranda in the backyard gardens is having a stellar season, with large…
Read MoreWhat is Juneteenth?
Juneteenth is celebrated on June 19th to commemorate the ending of slavery in the United States. The holiday dates back to June 19, 1865 when…
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New Exhibit Tea Through Time Opens Online
Tea through Time at Rancho Los Cerritos is the latest Rancho Los Cerritos exhibit, curated by Arts Council for Long Beach intern Anthony Smyers. For…
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Please click on the images to enlarge Hunter’s “Invisible” Medicated Face Powder Advertisement card, 1880–1900Donated by Hortense Hoffman Trade card showing heads of seven prominent…
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Cosmetics Containers
Makeup compact, NDDonated by Sybil D. Hale Makeup compact attached to a purse with a round metal top with metal mesh pouch. Inside the compact…
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Beauty Tools
Please click on the images to enlarge Hand mirror and Hairbrush set, 1890–1905Donated by Stephen J. Grosscup This silver-plated hand mirror and hairbrush features an…
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