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“Follow the Money”: Interview with Marie Christine Duggan (Part 2)

By Damian Bacich

In this second part of the interview we learn about what studying economic history can reveal about the past. In particular, we learn about California’s early connections to the Far East, and how competition over the fur trade created some unusual rivalries and alliances. Highlights of Part 2: Listen to Part 1 of this interview. […]

Filed Under: Exploration, Missions, Native American Life, Podcast Tagged With: Chumash, José de la Guerra y Noriega, Manila Galleon, Mission Dolores, Mission San Luis Obispo, Otter Trade, Philipines

Native Americans of the San Francisco Bay Area (Part 2): Ohlone Culture

By Damian Bacich

The second of a two part series. Read part 1 here. In this second part, we discuss Ohlone culture, including political organization, religion, myths, music and art, tools and crafts, the Ohlone today and Ohlone sites you can visit.

Filed Under: California History Tagged With: Amah-Mutsun, Chictactac-Adams, Indian Canyon Nation, Mission Dolores, Mission San José, Muwekma Ohlone, Ohlone, Sanchez Adobe, Santa Cruz

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