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Reframing History: Women of Barrio Americano
Throughout Seeds of Resilience: Barrio Americano, women emerge not only as subjects of history but as its keepers. This exhibit invites us to reconsider what…
Read MoreReplanteando la Historia: Mujeres de Barrio Americano
A lo largo de Semillas de Resiliencia: Barrio Americano, las mujeres emergen no solo como protagonistas de la historia, sino como sus guardianas. Esta exposición…
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Winter Holidays in Southern California 1784-1940
Southern California has a wide range of winter holiday celebrations that are reflective of the diverse peoples, cultures, and communities that make up the US.…
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Black On the Range: African American Cowboys of the 19th century
Black On the Range: African American Cowboys of the 19th century "They numbered thousands, among them many of the best riders, ropers, and wranglers." -…
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UCLA Student Eileen Skalky Researches History at Rancho Los Cerritos
Eileen Skalky, an Anthropologie student at UCLA recently contacted the Rancho to make a research appointment. She is following in the footsteps of her great…
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Rafaela Cota de Temple: Hija del Pais (Daughter of the Land)Â
In honor of International Women’s Day, we are highlighting the life story of Rafaela Cota de Temple. She was the wife of John Temple, who…
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African-American History at Rancho Los Cerritos and Southern California
Black people contributed to shaping the region we now know as Southern California. Their history has often been erased due to a lack of emphasis…
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LA as Subject Archives Bazaar
The LA as Subject Archives Bazaar is going virtual and will be hosted online on 10/17. You can view all of the virtual exhibitor booths by…
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