EPISODE · Jul 1, 2025 · 37 MIN
079: Soldiers' Wives in Early California Part 1 | April Farnham, Ethnohistorian
from California Frontier · host Damian Bacich
In this episode, I interview April Farham, who shares her fascinating work on the lives of early California settlers, specifically indigenous and Mestiza women. April discusses her personal journey into historical research that focuses on California's frontier in the 18th and 19th centuries. She elaborates on her work at the Maidu Indian Museum and her passion for unraveling the stories behind the extensive basket collections and their connection to indigenous women. The conversation also touches on the genealogical and historical intersections revealed through archival research and the impact of mixed ancestry on California's cultural landscape.00:00 Introduction to the Interview with April Farham02:14 April's Background and Early Career06:54 Exploring the State Indian Museum Collections12:07 Graduate Studies and Research Focus Shift19:37 Discovering the Juarez Family History32:45 Ethnohistorical Research and Archival WorkSend a Comment.Support the showGive a one-time donationLearn more about the California Frontier Project:WebsiteYouTubeInstagramFacebookContact:[email protected]
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In this episode, I interview April Farham, who shares her fascinating work on the lives of early California settlers, specifically indigenous and Mestiza women. April discusses her personal journey into historical research that focuses on California's frontier in the 18th and 19th centuries. She elaborates on her work at the Maidu Indian Museum and her passion for unraveling the stories behind the extensive basket collections and their connection to indigenous women. The conversation also tou...
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