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HISTORIC PLACES WITH ELSA SEVILLA: Memorable Women In San Diego History

María Amparo Ruiz de Burton wrote two novels, "Who Would Have Thought It?" and "The Squatter and the Don." She is considered the first Mexican-American author.
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María Amparo Ruiz de Burton wrote two novels, "Who Would Have Thought It?" and "The Squatter and the Don." She is considered the first Mexican-American author.

Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with the PBS app + Encore Monday, March 24 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2

On this episode, join host Elsa Sevilla as she profiles local women in history dating back to the mid-1800s. Learn about Native American, Californio, Mexican, Asian and European women who were trailblazers, doctors, ranch owners, authors, mothers and daughters in the area.

Memorable Women in San Diego History

Watch On Your Schedule: "Memorable Women In San Diego History" is available to stream with the PBS app.

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HISTORIC PLACES WITH ELSA SEVILLA is an Emmy-Nominated and Award-Winning documentary series hosted by journalist Elsa Sevilla. Elsa connects viewers to the region's past as she explores historic sites, museums, cemeteries and parks and chats with local experts on the various people who lived there.

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