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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.
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About The Series: 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.