024: San Francisco’s Overlooked Pioneer - William Leidesdorff

from California Frontier · host Damian Bacich, Ph.D.

Although little known today, the name of William Alexander Leidesdorff is enshrined on streets in San Francisco and a town along the American River. He was also one of California’s pioneers of African descent and instrumental in bringing about the American annexation of California.Further Reading:William Alexander Leidesdorff – First Black Millionaire, American Consul and California Pioneer by Gary Palgon.Send a Comment.Support the showGive a one-time donationLearn more about the California Frontier Project:WebsiteYouTubeInstagramFacebookContact:[email protected]

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Although little known today, the name of William Alexander Leidesdorff is enshrined on streets in San Francisco and a town along the American River. He was also one of California’s pioneers of African descent and instrumental in bringing about the American annexation of California. Further Reading: William Alexander Leidesdorff – First Black Millionaire, American Consul and California Pioneer by Gary Palgon. Send a Comment. Support the show Give a one-time donation Learn more about the Cali...

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