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Grit and Grace on the Golden Gate: The Unforgettable Juana Briones

By Damian Bacich

Juana Briones lived in Spanish, Mexican and U.S. California and she left her mark on all three. Now she is receiving the attention she deserves.

Filed Under: Californios, Daily Lives, European Settlements, Hispanic Heritage, Resources, Soldiers and Presidios, Spanish Exploration and Colonization Tagged With: Juana Briones, women

Researching the Early Days: The Sylveria Pacheco Project (Part 1)

By Damian Bacich

What happens when a project starts out as a footnote, and then takes on a life of its own? Over the upcoming weeks and months I’ll share my research journey.

Filed Under: Californios Tagged With: Mission Santa Clara, research, women

I’m Dr. Damian Bacich, and I started the California Frontier Project. Learn more about me and the project here.

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