079: Soldiers' Wives in Early California Part 1 April Farnham, Ethnohistorian

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 Farham 02:14 April's Background and Early Career 06:54 Exploring the State Indian Museum Collections 12:07 Graduate Studies and Research Focus Shift 19:37 Discovering the Juarez Family History 32:45 Ethnohistorical Research and Archival Work Send a Comment. Support the show Give a one-time donation Learn more about the California Frontier Project: Website YouTube Instagram Facebook Contact: damian@californiafrontier.net

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079: Soldiers' Wives in Early California Part 1 April Farnham, Ethnohistorian is an episode from California Frontier by Damian Bacich, Ph.D..

This episode is 37:05 long.

This episode was published on Jul 1, 2025.

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