Author: Erwin Gustav GuddePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : California
Languages : en
Pages : 46
Book Description
German Pioneers in Early California
Author: Erwin Gustav GuddePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : California
Languages : en
Pages : 46
Book Description
German Pioneers in Early California
Author: Erwin Gustav GuddePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : California
Languages : en
Pages : 29
Book Description
The History of the German Americans In Early Los Angeles City and County
Author: Hans W. EberhardPublisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1441564888
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 221
Book Description
German jurist was know as Latin farmer -- Short profiles from the annals of well-known German American Angelino citizens of the past -- German and German American chronology -- How should German Americans celebrate the sixth of October : declared by an Act of Congress (H. J. RES 180) as National German American Day -- Who's [i.e. Who is] counting? : the 1990 census of German Americans -- Some German Street names in Los Angeles County.
California Historical Society Quarterly
Author: California Historical SocietyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : California
Languages : en
Pages : 462
Book Description
California Historical Quarterly
Author: Observations in Lower California
Author: Johann Jakob, S.J. BaegertPublisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520331923
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 238
Book Description
This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1952.
German Pioneers on the American Frontier
Author: Andreas ReichsteinPublisher: University of North Texas Press
ISBN: 9781574411348
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 348
Book Description
Wilhelm Wagner (1803-1877), son of Peter Wagner, was born in Dürkheim, Germany. He married Friedericke Odenwald (1812-1893). They had nine children. They emigrated and settled in Illinois. His brother, Julius Wagner (1816-1903) married Emilie M. Schneider (1820-1896). They had seven children. They emigrated and settled in Texas.
California
Author: Andrew RollePublisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118701143
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 454
Book Description
The eighth edition of California: A History covers the entire scope of the history of the Golden State, from before first contact with Europeans through the present; an accessible and compelling narrative that comprises the stories of the many diverse peoples who have called, and currently do call, California home. Explores the latest developments relating to California’s immigration, energy, environment, and transportation concerns Features concise chapters and a narrative approach along with numerous maps, photographs, and new graphic features to facilitate student comprehension Offers illuminating insights into the significant events and people that shaped the lengthy and complex history of a state that has become synonymous with the American dream Includes discussion of recent – and uniquely Californian – social trends connecting Hollywood, social media, and Silicon Valley – and most recently "Silicon Beach"
Weimar on the Pacific
Author: Ehrhard BahrPublisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520257952
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
In the 1930s and '40s, LA became a cultural sanctuary for a distinguished group of German artists and intellectuals - including Thomas Mann, Theodor W. Adorno, Bertolt Brecht, Fritz Lang, and Arnold Schoenberg - who were fleeing Nazi Germany. This book is the first to examine their work and lives.
A Guide to the History of California
Author: Doyce NunisPublisher: Greenwood
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
This book opens the world of published and archival materials about California to those who wish to investigate and research the rich history of this state. Each of the essays elaborates specific periods, topics, or holdings and has been authored by an expert in the respective field or institution. Part I is both a chronological and topical approach to the essential elements that have shaped California's history. Attention is given to its varied ethnic groups and how the state developed. Part II contains essays on the archival and manuscript holdings of the major research centers in the state. Also included are the included are the holdings of smaller historical societies and libraries. Wherever possible, essays contain references to documentary sources, including photographs, as well as printed sources. Archival materials have been preserved from the state's earliest days and most of these are located within the state. An introduction by the editors is followed by the historical and topical articles in Part I. From Spanish to Mexican rule, to becoming a U.S. territory, through statehood and beyond, the history of California is covered in depth. There are also essays on California Chicanos, blacks, Asians, and women, along with a study of urban areas. Part II contains information on such national archives as federal records centers, the California State Library, and the Huntington Library. A directory of oral history is presented. The appendices follow with a chronology of California history and lists of organizations interested in the state's history. A Guide to the History of California is an indispensable book for those with a special interest in the state and students enrolled in courses on the history of California.