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Semillas de Resiliencia: Barrio Americano
Mientras la nación reflexiona sobre 250 años de historia de los Estados Unidos, Semillas de Resiliencia: Barrio Americano invita al público a considerar las múltiples…
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Celebrating Excellence in Education at Rancho Los Cerritos!
Rancho Los Cerritos is a Winner! We are delighted to share exciting news—our revamped 4th-grade school tour program, Adelante: The People of Rancho Los Cerritos,…
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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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Shining A Light on Women’s History: Fanny Bixby Spencer
Recruited by Long Beach Police Captain Tom Williams as a "social experiment" in January 1908, Fanny Bixby Spencer (1879-1930) is believed to have been America's…
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