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Historic sites -- California Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park 
 In 2008, California State Parks will celebrate the 100th anniversary of Allensworth, the only California town to be founded, financed, and governed by African Americans. Includes information about centennial celebration events, history of this town located 30 miles north of Bakersfield, dozens of photos, a video, and a park brochure. From California State Parks. http://www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=583 Topics: Black Resources Last updated Jun 11, 2008 Five Views: An Ethnic Historic Site Survey for California
To "help people more fully recognize and appreciate the accomplishments and contributions of California's varied communities," the California Office of Historic Preservation recruited experts to write narrative histories and identify one hundred recorded historic property sites for each of five ethnic minorities in California: California Indians, Black Americans, Chinese Americans, Japanese Americans, and Mexican Americans. Especially useful are the lists of historic sites, some with photographs and links to more detailed reports. lii.org Record of the Month, February 2002. http://www.nps.gov/history/history/online_books/5views/5views.htm Topics: Photograph Collections: History Last updated Jul 11, 2007 Locke and Walnut Grove: Havens for Early Asian Immigrants in California
This lesson plan uses two Sacramento River towns in California for studying the Asian immigrant experience. Materials include maps, readings, images, activities, and links. From the U.S. National Park Service Teaching with Historic Places program. http://www.nps.gov/history/nr/twhp/wwwlps/lessons/locke/locke.htm Topics: Lesson Plans, National Parks & Forests Last updated Jun 16, 2007 The World of Jack London
In addition to a short video and pictures of the author's California ranch, this site has biographical material and discusses London's lineage, wife, children, friends, opinions, travels, and other interests. Also find short autobiographical pieces plus several of London's popular novels and short stories. Includes links to related resources. http://www.jacklondons.net/ Topics: Authors by Region: United States, Home & Housing, Nonfiction by Genre, Notable People Last updated Mar 3, 2006 World War II in the San Francisco Bay Area: A National Register of Historic Places Travel Itinerary
This virtual travel itinerary covers dozens of sites related to World War II in the San Francisco Bay Area. Features an introductory film clip from the 1940s, interactive map, and illustrated essays on topics such as seacoast defense, mobilization, port of embarkation, shipbuilding, and women at war. Also includes a bibliography and links to related sites. From the National Park Service (NPS). http://www.nps.gov/history/nr/travel/wwIIbayarea/ Topics: Wars & Conflicts Last updated Jun 20, 2007 |
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