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Browsing Local History Articles tagged "Native Americans"
Bibliography: "A Well Looking, Affable People...", by
MaryEllen Ryan
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The Early Years: Rio Del Mar and Aptos, by
Allen Collins
"Rio Del Mar" (River to the Sea) was coined as a rhythmic, catchy place-name in the late 1920's to sell ... [Read more]
Blessed with a picturesque mountain setting, abundant natural resources, and an equitable climate, the San Lorenzo Watershed has long attracted ... [Read more]
An Overview of Ohlone Culture, by
Robert Cartier
In the 16th century, (prior to the arrival of the Spaniards), over 10,000 Indians lived in the central California coastal ... [Read more]
"A Well Looking, Affable People... ": The Ohlone of Aulintak/Santa Cruz, by
MaryEllen Ryan
For thousands of years until a mere one hundred fifty years ago, Santa Cruz and its surrounding lands were the ... [Read more]
There were few houses on Mission St. other than farm houses. There were pastures on both sides. The road was ... [Read more]
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Judge Lucas Smith was one of the most colorful men to sit on the bench in Santa Cruz County. He lived a life that would do justice to the talents of any great Hollywood screenwriter.
Born at Wells County, Indiana, he worked on the family farm until the age of ..." [More]
Excerpted from A Walk Through Time: Judge Lucas Smith by Janet Krassow and Randy Krassow