Mon, 12 Mar 2007 11:22:33 -0800 Mon, 12 Mar 2007 11:22:33 -0800 California Legacy Project http://californialegacy.org e]O eYe Openers http://eYeOpeners.info E-mail - web.development - at the adjacent domain Dramatic performances of great California writing. Theme music © 2005 by Bernhard Drax. Produced by the California Legacy Project, Santa Clara University. Dramatic performances of great California writing. Theme music © 2005 by Bernhard Drax. Produced by the California Legacy Project, Santa Clara University. Dramatic performances of great California writing. Theme music © 2005 by Bernhard Drax. Produced by the California Legacy Project, Santa Clara University. en © and ℗ 2006 California Legacy Project, Santa Clara University California Legacy Project podcast@californialegacy.org http://californialegacy.org/podcast/radio_anthology_podcast_144.jpg http://californialegacy.org 144 144 Literature Performing Arts clean Daniel Maloney From Edgar Allen Poe right through Arthur Conan Doyle and Agatha Christie, the detective yarn was often more of a puzzle than a fully-imagined story. From Edgar Allen Poe right through Arthur Conan Doyle and Agatha Christie, the detective yarn was often more of a puzzle than a fully-imagined story. http://californialegacy.org/media/audio/radio_anthology/segments/podcast/Daniel/096.Chandler_R_2.m4a Mon, 12 Mar 2007 11:22:33 -0800 Literature clean 00:01:30 Jessica Teeter The mighty grizzly bear once roamed California freely, inspiring awe and dread; and no grizzly was feared more than a mother bear protecting her cubs. The mighty grizzly bear once roamed California freely, inspiring awe and dread; and no grizzly was feared more than a mother bear protecting her cubs. http://californialegacy.org/media/audio/radio_anthology/segments/podcast/Jessica/097.Fremont_J_1.m4a Mon, 12 Mar 2007 11:22:33 -0800 Literature clean 00:01:30 Wm Leslie Howard For many Californians—sadly enough—our national and state holidays are merely occasions for rest rather than remembrance. For many Californians—sadly enough—our national and state holidays are merely occasions for rest rather than remembrance. http://californialegacy.org/media/audio/radio_anthology/segments/podcast/Wm/098.Ewer_F_0.m4a Mon, 12 Mar 2007 11:22:33 -0800 Literature clean 00:01:30 Jessica Teeter Tales of cannibalism often cloud the image of the Donner Party, while the survivors' experiences of starting over, enduring gossip, and receiving fake sympathy are overlooked. Tales of cannibalism often cloud the image of the Donner Party, while the survivors' experiences of starting over, enduring gossip, and receiving fake sympathy are overlooked. http://californialegacy.org/media/audio/radio_anthology/segments/podcast/Jessica/099.Houghton_E_1.m4a Mon, 12 Mar 2007 11:22:33 -0800 Literature clean 00:01:30 Daniel Maloney California's debt to its Hispanic heritage is so great and obvious, that it's easy to forget that one of the most intriguing stories of California exploration involved an Englishman. California's debt to its Hispanic heritage is so great and obvious, that it's easy to forget that one of the most intriguing stories of California exploration involved an Englishman. http://californialegacy.org/media/audio/radio_anthology/segments/podcast/Daniel/100.Drake_F_0.m4a Mon, 12 Mar 2007 11:22:33 -0800 Literature clean 00:01:30 Jessica Teeter Pioneers who came to Gold Rush California hoping to make a fortune couldn't be certain of what they'd find here—especially the women. Pioneers who came to Gold Rush California hoping to make a fortune couldn't be certain of what they'd find here—especially the women. http://californialegacy.org/media/audio/radio_anthology/segments/podcast/Jessica/091.Ballou_M_0.m4a Mon, 05 Mar 2007 11:22:33 -0800 Literature clean 00:01:30 Kevin Hearle Spend a summer camping in Yosemite Valley and you'll likely be sharing the place with thousands of your closest friends, all of whom think that they're just as tough and rugged as you are. Spend a summer camping in Yosemite Valley and you'll likely be sharing the place with thousands of your closest friends, all of whom think that they're just as tough and rugged as you are. http://californialegacy.org/media/audio/radio_anthology/segments/podcast/Kevin/092.Saunders_C_1.m4a Mon, 05 Mar 2007 11:22:33 -0800 Literature clean 00:01:30 Daniel Maloney Well before the cell phone complicated our driving lives, the make-up mirror was a vehicular distraction nearly as infamous and nearly as pregnant with symbolic portent. Well before the cell phone complicated our driving lives, the make-up mirror was a vehicular distraction nearly as infamous and nearly as pregnant with symbolic portent. http://californialegacy.org/media/audio/radio_anthology/segments/podcast/Daniel/093.Banham_R_0.m4a Mon, 05 Mar 2007 11:22:33 -0800 Literature clean 00:01:30 Wm Leslie Howard For generations California coast redwoods have stunned admirers and inspired awe—even within the hearts of the most analytical of observers. For generations California coast redwoods have stunned admirers and inspired awe—even within the hearts of the most analytical of observers. http://californialegacy.org/media/audio/radio_anthology/segments/podcast/Wm/094.Doyle_A_0.m4a Mon, 12 Feb2007 11:22:33 -0800 Literature clean 00:01:30 Jessica Teeter For some, the lively colors of California's natural landscape are its most rermarkable features, features that have often attracted the admiring eye of gifted writers astonished by the variety of hues. For some, the lively colors of California's natural landscape are its most rermarkable features, features that have often attracted the admiring eye of gifted writers astonished by the variety of hues. http://californialegacy.org/media/audio/radio_anthology/segments/podcast/Jessica/095.Bierce_A_4.m4a Mon, 05 Mar 2007 11:22:33 -0800 Literature clean 00:01:30 Kevin Hearle The native people of California have always known that all of us have a place within the natural world, and they have traditionally taken great care to keep that idea fresh for new generations through story telling. The native people of California have always known that all of us have a place within the natural world, and they have traditionally taken great care to keep that idea fresh for new generations through story telling. http://californialegacy.org/media/audio/radio_anthology/segments/podcast/Kevin/086.de_Angulo_J_0.m4a Mon, 26 Feb 2007 11:22:33 -0800 Literature clean 00:01:30 Kevin Hearle Despite our celebrated cultural diversity—expressed, for example, in art, fashion, film, literature, and architecture—like other Americans, Californians are also imprisoned by impersonal, mass-produced taste. Despite our celebrated cultural diversity—expressed, for example, in art, fashion, film, literature, and architecture—like other Americans, Californians are also imprisoned by impersonal, mass-produced taste. http://californialegacy.org/media/audio/radio_anthology/segments/podcast/Kevin/087.Cain_J_0.m4a Mon, 26 Feb 2007 11:22:33 -0800 Literature clean 00:01:30 Kevin Hearle In the late nineteenth century Californians believed—with some justification—that railroads thrived through political manipulation and bribery. Crusading journalists sometimes took on the railroads, but no writer was more tenacious than Civil War veteran Ambrose Bierce. In the late nineteenth century Californians believed—with some justification—that railroads thrived through political manipulation and bribery. Crusading journalists sometimes took on the railroads, but no writer was more tenacious than Civil War veteran Ambrose Bierce. http://californialegacy.org/media/audio/radio_anthology/segments/podcast/Kevin/088.Bierce_A_0.m4a Mon, 26 Feb 2007 11:22:33 -0800 Literature clean 00:01:30 Kevin Hearle Seasoned travelers know how to get a good meal in a strange place, but it's a pretty tall order when you don't speak the language. Seasoned travelers know how to get a good meal in a strange place, but it's a pretty tall order when you don't speak the language. http://californialegacy.org/media/audio/radio_anthology/segments/podcast/Kevin/089.Mardikian_G_0.m4a Mon, 26 Feb 2007 11:22:33 -0800 Literature clean 00:01:30 Kevin Hearle In 1871 Clarence King thought he was the first European to reach the summit of Mount Whitney. But unfortunately for King, he climbed the wrong mountain. In 1871 Clarence King thought he was the first European to reach the summit of Mount Whitney. But unfortunately for King, he climbed the wrong mountain. http://californialegacy.org/media/audio/radio_anthology/segments/podcast/Kevin/090.King_C_1.m4a Mon, 26 Feb 2007 11:22:33 -0800 Literature clean 00:01:30 Jessica Teeter Think of California and you're likely to conjure up an image of wealth within a land of infinite opportunity—even if sometimes that image is only a mirage. Think of California and you're likely to conjure up an image of wealth within a land of infinite opportunity—even if sometimes that image is only a mirage. http://californialegacy.org/media/audio/radio_anthology/segments/podcast/Jessica/081.Austin_M_3.m4a Mon, 19 Feb 2007 11:22:33 -0800 Literature clean 00:01:30 Kevin Hearle Writing to protest brutal labor conditions has a long history in California. One of the most successful of such works was written by a little known school teacher. Writing to protest brutal labor conditions has a long history in California. One of the most successful of such works was written by a little known school teacher. http://californialegacy.org/media/audio/radio_anthology/segments/podcast/Kevin/082.Markham_E_0.m4a Mon, 19 Feb 2007 11:22:33 -0800 Literature clean 00:01:30 Jessica Teeter For some, the lively colors of California's natural landscape are its most rermarkable features, features that have often attracted the admiring eye of gifted writers astonished by the variety of hues. For some, the lively colors of California's natural landscape are its most rermarkable features, features that have often attracted the admiring eye of gifted writers astonished by the variety of hues. http://californialegacy.org/media/audio/radio_anthology/segments/podcast/Jessica/083.Gilman_C_1.m4a Mon, 19 Feb 2007 11:22:33 -0800 Literature clean 00:01:30 Kevin Hearle Baja California did not become a part of the United States, as did her northern neighbor, but that didn't prevent some observers from wishing that were so, including a former officer of the 7th Regiment of New York serving during the war with Mexico. Baja California did not become a part of the United States, as did her northern neighbor, but that didn't prevent some observers from wishing that were so, including a former officer of the 7th Regiment of New York serving during the war with Mexico. http://californialegacy.org/media/audio/radio_anthology/segments/podcast/Kevin/084.Buffum_E_0.m4a Mon, 19 Feb 2007 11:22:33 -0800 Literature clean 00:01:30 Jessica Teeter The Tournament of Roses was launched in 1890 to show the world the charms of Pasadena. As successful as the pageantry has been, however, not every visitor to the "Crown of the Valley" succumbs to its magic. The Tournament of Roses was launched in 1890 to show the world the charms of Pasadena. As successful as the pageantry has been, however, not every visitor to the "Crown of the Valley" succumbs to its magic. http://californialegacy.org/media/audio/radio_anthology/segments/podcast/Jessica/085.Halsey_M_0.m4a Mon, 19 Feb 2007 11:22:33 -0800 Literature clean 00:01:30 Wm Leslie Howard There's nothing like a well-told story to hold an audience attentive, even when that audience is made up of the assorted hard cases that might inhabit a Sierra mining camp. There's nothing like a well-told story to hold an audience attentive, even when that audience is made up of the assorted hard cases that might inhabit a Sierra mining camp. http://californialegacy.org/media/audio/radio_anthology/segments/podcast/Wm/076.Harte_B_1.m4a Mon, 12 Feb2007 11:22:33 -0800 Literature clean 00:01:30 Kevin Hearle Sequoia National Park is home to some of the largest living things on the planet, the Giant Sequoia redwoods, national treasures that once provided shelter for one of California's occasional utopian experiments. Sequoia National Park is home to some of the largest living things on the planet, the Giant Sequoia redwoods, national treasures that once provided shelter for one of California's occasional utopian experiments. http://californialegacy.org/media/audio/radio_anthology/segments/podcast/Kevin/077.Haskell_B_0.m4a Mon, 12 Feb2007 11:22:33 -0800 Literature clean 00:01:30 Jessica Teeter California sophisticates have long demonstrated a taste for haute couture. But in the eyes of at least one California pioneer, such fashionable affectations are the sign of an empty mind. California sophisticates have long demonstrated a taste for haute couture. But in the eyes of at least one California pioneer, such fashionable affectations are the sign of an empty mind. http://californialegacy.org/media/audio/radio_anthology/segments/podcast/Jessica/078.Kirby_G_0.m4a Mon, 12 Feb2007 11:22:33 -0800 Literature clean 00:01:30 Kevin Hearle Opaque tule fogs have contributed to countless wrecks on California valley highways, prompting the wise motorist to slow to a cautious crawl. Opaque tule fogs have contributed to countless wrecks on California valley highways, prompting the wise motorist to slow to a cautious crawl. http://californialegacy.org/media/audio/radio_anthology/segments/podcast/Kevin/079.Leale_J_0.m4a Mon, 12 Feb2007 11:22:33 -0800 Literature clean 00:01:30 Wm Leslie Howard You're probably familiar with San Francisco's reputation as a city of style and elan. But did you know that even in the rough-edged nineteenth century, the one-time Spanish presidio already offered a well-established theatre of fashion? You're probably familiar with San Francisco's reputation as a city of style and elan. But did you know that even in the rough-edged nineteenth century, the one-time Spanish presidio already offered a well-established theatre of fashion? http://californialegacy.org/media/audio/radio_anthology/segments/podcast/Wm/080.Kipling_R_0.m4a Mon, 12 Feb2007 11:22:33 -0800 Literature clean 00:01:30 Wm Leslie Howard Americans who poured into California before and during the Gold Rush often remarked on the gracious hospitality of the Californios who already lived here. But... Americans who poured into California before and during the Gold Rush often remarked on the gracious hospitality of the Californios who already lived here. But... http://californialegacy.org/media/audio/radio_anthology/segments/podcast/Wm/071.Sherman_W_0.m4a Mon, 05 Feb 2007 11:22:33 -0800 Literature clean 00:01:30 Jessica Teeter The American dipper—known too as the water ouzel—is one of California's most energetic and entertaining birds. John Muir thought so, but so did one his famous contemporaries. The American dipper—known too as the water ouzel—is one of California's most energetic and entertaining birds. John Muir thought so, but so did one his famous contemporaries. http://californialegacy.org/media/audio/radio_anthology/segments/podcast/Jessica/072.Monroe_H_0.m4a Mon, 05 Feb 2007 11:22:33 -0800 Literature clean 00:01:30 Kevin Hearle If it's true that what doesn't kill you only makes you stronger, then according to one California travel writer, the Giant Sequoia redwoods are even mightier than they look. If it's true that what doesn't kill you only makes you stronger, then according to one California travel writer, the Giant Sequoia redwoods are even mightier than they look. http://californialegacy.org/media/audio/radio_anthology/segments/podcast/Kevin/073.Chase_J_1.m4a Mon, 05 Feb 2007 11:22:33 -0800 Literature clean 00:01:30 Jessica Teeter Strike a pose as a reformer in California, and you're likely to stir up a crowd willing to argue for just about anything—no matter how serious, no matter how trivial. Strike a pose as a reformer in California, and you're likely to stir up a crowd willing to argue for just about anything—no matter how serious, no matter how trivial. http://californialegacy.org/media/audio/radio_anthology/segments/podcast/Jessica/074.Clare_A_1.m4a Mon, 05 Feb 2007 11:22:33 -0800 Literature clean 00:01:30 Wm Leslie Howard California is now home to well over 34 million people, putting it well ahead of nearest rivals Texas, New York, and Florida for largest state population. But at least one early visitor didn't think it would turn out that way. California is now home to well over 34 million people, putting it well ahead of nearest rivals Texas, New York, and Florida for largest state population. But at least one early visitor didn't think it would turn out that way. http://californialegacy.org/media/audio/radio_anthology/segments/podcast/Wm/075.Kip_L_0.m4a Mon, 05 Feb 2007 11:22:33 -0800 Literature clean 00:01:30 Wm Leslie Howard Government is a sober business, which is why it is given such serious respect by our best journalists and commentators. Of course, there are always exceptions. Government is a sober business, which is why it is given such serious respect by our best journalists and commentators. Of course, there are always exceptions. http://californialegacy.org/media/audio/radio_anthology/segments/podcast/Wm/066.Rogers_W_0.m4a Mon, 29 Jan 2007 11:22:33 -0800 Literature clean 00:01:30 Kevin Hearle California's extraordinary landscapes have drawn tourists from around the world, men and women whose taste for travel is exceeded only by their indifference to beauty. California's extraordinary landscapes have drawn tourists from around the world, men and women whose taste for travel is exceeded only by their indifference to beauty. http://californialegacy.org/media/audio/radio_anthology/segments/podcast/Kevin/067.van_Dyke_T_0.m4a Mon, 29 Jan 2007 11:22:33 -0800 Literature clean 00:01:30 Jessica Teeter Guided by genius, skill, patience, and luck, photographer Edward Weston created some of our most compelling images of the Golden State. Guided by genius, skill, patience, and luck, photographer Edward Weston created some of our most compelling images of the Golden State. http://californialegacy.org/media/audio/radio_anthology/segments/podcast/Jessica/068.Wilson_C_0.m4a Mon, 29 Jan 2007 11:22:33 -0800 Literature clean 00:01:30 Kevin Hearle First built in 1867 to protect Central Pacific railroad tracks from Sierra snow accumulations, wooden snow sheds provided a solution to a vexing winter problem. First built in 1867 to protect Central Pacific railroad tracks from Sierra snow accumulations, wooden snow sheds provided a solution to a vexing winter problem. http://californialegacy.org/media/audio/radio_anthology/segments/podcast/Kevin/069.Stevenson_R_2.m4a Mon, 29 Jan 2007 11:22:33 -0800 Literature clean 00:01:30 Wm Leslie Howard Not everyone's cut out to be a desert rat, but spend time in California's desert regions and maybe you'll see how its subtle charms offer some hardy souls a healthy antidote for city living. Not everyone's cut out to be a desert rat, but spend time in California's desert regions and maybe you'll see how its subtle charms offer some hardy souls a healthy antidote for city living. http://californialegacy.org/media/audio/radio_anthology/segments/podcast/Wm/070.Saunders_C_0.m4a Mon, 29 Jan 2007 11:22:33 -0800 Literature clean 00:01:30 Wm Leslie Howard California inspires more than its share of visionaries, but few could ever match the poet Robinson Jeffers for cosmic scope. California inspires more than its share of visionaries, but few could ever match the poet Robinson Jeffers for cosmic scope. http://californialegacy.org/media/audio/radio_anthology/segments/podcast/Wm/061.Jeffers_R_0.m4a Mon, 22 Jan 2007 11:22:33 -0800 Literature clean 00:01:30 Jessica Teeter One reason California has a reputation as a land of opportunity is because the people who live here keep reinventing the place. Sometimes, even Nature lends a hand. One reason California has a reputation as a land of opportunity is because the people who live here keep reinventing the place. Sometimes, even Nature lends a hand. http://californialegacy.org/media/audio/radio_anthology/segments/podcast/Jessica/062.Atherton_G_0.m4a Mon, 22 Jan 2007 11:22:33 -0800 Literature clean 00:01:30 Wm Leslie Howard The virtues of life on the small family farm are loudly celebrated in much California writing. However, when small family farms are swept away by land monopolists... The virtues of life on the small family farm are loudly celebrated in much California writing. However, when small family farms are swept away by land monopolists... http://californialegacy.org/media/audio/radio_anthology/segments/podcast/Wm/063.George_H_0.m4a Mon, 22 Jan 2007 11:22:33 -0800 Literature clean 00:01:30 Jessica Teeter No matter how slight our connections to those around us, habit and sentiment often find a way to create unlikely if formal relationships. No matter how slight our connections to those around us, habit and sentiment often find a way to create unlikely if formal relationships. http://californialegacy.org/media/audio/radio_anthology/segments/podcast/Jessica/064.Levy_H_0.m4a Mon, 22 Jan 2007 11:22:33 -0800 Literature clean 00:01:30 Kevin Hearle There is no more recognizable icon for the distinctive flavor of San Francisco living than the cable car. And who better to memorialize that venerable tramway than the author of the unforgettable classic, "The Purple Cow." There is no more recognizable icon for the distinctive flavor of San Francisco living than the cable car. And who better to memorialize that venerable tramway than the author of the unforgettable classic, "The Purple Cow." http://californialegacy.org/media/audio/radio_anthology/segments/podcast/Kevin/065.Burgess_G_0.m4a Mon, 22 Jan 2007 11:22:33 -0800 Literature clean 00:01:30 Kevin Hearle The island California has been imagined as the home to many vicious beasts, the focus of colorful legends of danger that never seem to fade. The island California has been imagined as the home to many vicious beasts, the focus of colorful legends of danger that never seem to fade. http://californialegacy.org/media/audio/radio_anthology/segments/podcast/Kevin/055.Nordhoff_W_0.m4a Tue, 16 Jan 2007 11:22:33 -0800 Literature clean 00:01:30 Kevin Hearle As it is throughout the west, water is scarce in much of California. For the burgeoning population of Los Angeles, however, that was a detail technology could solve. As it is throughout the west, water is scarce in much of California. For the burgeoning population of Los Angeles, however, that was a detail technology could solve. http://californialegacy.org/media/audio/radio_anthology/segments/podcast/Kevin/056.Schrader_E_0.m4a Tue, 16 Jan 2007 11:22:33 -0800 Literature clean 00:01:30 Kevin Hearle The legend of easy living in the Golden State has drawn countless retirees from the Midwest, hard working men and women seeking good weather and a bit of peace and quiet. The legend of easy living in the Golden State has drawn countless retirees from the Midwest, hard working men and women seeking good weather and a bit of peace and quiet. http://californialegacy.org/media/audio/radio_anthology/segments/podcast/Kevin/057.West_N_0.m4a Tue, 16 Jan 2007 11:22:33 -0800 Literature clean 00:01:30 Jessica Teeter Raising sheep was once one of California's most important activities. Here, shepherds were close to the land and lived what many still regard as a romantic, if rugged, existence. Raising sheep was once one of California's most important activities. Here, shepherds were close to the land and lived what many still regard as a romantic, if rugged, existence. http://californialegacy.org/media/audio/radio_anthology/segments/podcast/Jessica/058.Austin_M_1.m4a Tue, 16 Jan 2007 11:22:33 -0800 Literature clean 00:01:30 Kevin Hearle Many of California's early builders had firm ideas about how to improve the Golden State. Just as firm was the resolve of speculators who fueled these dreams with cash. Many of California's early builders had firm ideas about how to improve the Golden State. Just as firm was the resolve of speculators who fueled these dreams with cash. http://californialegacy.org/media/audio/radio_anthology/segments/podcast/Kevin/059.Lewis_O_0.m4a Tue, 16 Jan 2007 11:22:33 -0800 Literature clean 00:01:30 Jessica Teeter Natural disasters can occur anywhere on earth. Just ask famous Kansan Dorothy Gale whose frightening encounter with a mid-western tornado led her to the Emerald City. Natural disasters can occur anywhere on earth. Just ask famous Kansan Dorothy Gale whose frightening encounter with a mid-western tornado led her to the Emerald City. http://californialegacy.org/media/audio/radio_anthology/segments/podcast/Jessica/060.Baum_L_0.m4a X Tue, 16 Jan 2007 11:22:33 -0800 Literature clean 00:01:30 Jessica Teeter No one questions that adults and children see the world differently. The former strive for understanding; the latter are captured by wonder... No one questions that adults and children see the world differently. The former strive for understanding; the latter are captured by wonder... http://californialegacy.org/media/audio/radio_anthology/segments/podcast/Jessica/049.Hulme_K_0.m4a Mon, 8 Jan 2007 11:22:33 -0800 Literature clean 00:01:30 Jessica Teeter Hopefullness abounds among those men and women who dream of Hollywood success. When hopefullness isn't quite enough, however... Hopefullness abounds among those men and women who dream of Hollywood success. When hopefullness isn't quite enough, however... http://californialegacy.org/media/audio/radio_anthology/segments/podcast/Jessica/050.Sinclair_U_0.m4a Mon, 8 Jan 2007 11:22:33 -0800 Literature clean 00:01:30 Jessica Teeter California's diverse literary tradition contains some of the finest work of nineteenth century American humorists. But perhaps none of these works are as spicy with satire as... California's diverse literary tradition contains some of the finest work of nineteenth century American humorists. But perhaps none of these works are as spicy with satire as... http://californialegacy.org/media/audio/radio_anthology/segments/podcast/Jessica/051.Bierce_A_2.m4a Mon, 8 Jan 2007 11:22:33 -0800 Literature clean 00:01:30 Kevin Hearle Long before American cowboys rode the California range, there were the vaqueros of Hispanic California, men who lived a spare life and who valued personal integrity. Long before American cowboys rode the California range, there were the vaqueros of Hispanic California, men who lived a spare life and who valued personal integrity. http://californialegacy.org/media/audio/radio_anthology/segments/podcast/Kevin/052.Rojas_A_0.m4a Mon, 8 Jan 2007 11:22:33 -0800 Literature clean 00:01:30 Kevin Hearle California's contributions to our national pastime began long before the Dodgers and Giants moved west, and even before Joe DiMaggio and Ted Williams left the Pacific Coast League California's contributions to our national pastime began long before the Dodgers and Giants moved west, and even before Joe DiMaggio and Ted Williams left the Pacific Coast League http://californialegacy.org/media/audio/radio_anthology/segments/podcast/Kevin/053.Thayer_E_0.m4a Mon, 8 Jan 2007 11:22:33 -0800 Literature clean 00:01:30 Jessica Teeter Californians have long been used to natural forces that visit destruction here, fire, storm, and earthquake among them. But once in awhile... Californians have long been used to natural forces that visit destruction here, fire, storm, and earthquake among them. But once in awhile... http://californialegacy.org/media/audio/radio_anthology/segments/podcast/Jessica/054.Jackson_H_1.m4a Mon, 8 Jan 2007 11:22:33 -0800 Literature clean 00:01:30 Jessica Teeter In the late 1800s, Santa Clara was a place of genial climate, lush flora, Elysian landscapes, elegant architecture and . . . exotic birds with too much to say. In the late 1800s, Santa Clara was a place of genial climate, lush flora, Elysian landscapes, elegant architecture and . . . exotic birds with too much to say. http://californialegacy.org/media/audio/radio_anthology/segments/podcast/Jessica/044.Churchill_C_1.m4a Mon, 1 Jan 2007 11:22:33 -0800 Literature clean 00:01:30 Daniel Maloney The popular "wild west" conception of pioneer California is based on recklessness, lawlessness, and a whole slew of other -lessnesses. The popular "wild west" conception of pioneer California is based on recklessness, lawlessness, and a whole slew of other -lessnesses. http://californialegacy.org/media/audio/radio_anthology/segments/podcast/Daniel/045.Dodd_D_0.m4a Mon, 1 Jan 2007 11:22:33 -0800 Literature clean 00:01:30 Kevin Hearle The promise of a better life brought many emigrants to California during the dust bowl era—and not everyone who made the trip found a welcome. The promise of a better life brought many emigrants to California during the dust bowl era—and not everyone who made the trip found a welcome. http://californialegacy.org/media/audio/radio_anthology/segments/podcast/Kevin/046.Easton_R_0.m4a Mon, 1 Jan 2007 11:22:33 -0800 Literature clean 00:01:30 Wm Leslie Howard Bicycle riding not only reduces pollution, decreases traffic, and tones your body, according to one Fresno cyclist, it also enhances your mind and stimulates your imagination. Bicycle riding not only reduces pollution, decreases traffic, and tones your body, according to one Fresno cyclist, it also enhances your mind and stimulates your imagination. http://californialegacy.org/media/audio/radio_anthology/segments/podcast/Wm/047.Saroyan_W_0.m4a Mon, 1 Jan 2007 11:22:33 -0800 Literature clean 00:01:30 Jessica Teeter The California gold rush offered many men the opportunity to strike it rich. When these men left their families in search of gold, however, women became the sole providers for their families. The California gold rush offered many men the opportunity to strike it rich. When these men left their families in search of gold, however, women became the sole providers for their families. http://californialegacy.org/media/audio/radio_anthology/segments/podcast/Jessica/048.Houghton_E_0.m4a Mon, 1 Jan 2007 11:22:33 -0800 Literature clean 00:01:30 Kevin Hearle California prisons have often served as subject and setting in literary works... Once in awhile, a prison writer points out the humanity that occasionally flourishes there. California prisons have often served as subject and setting in literary works... Once in awhile, a prison writer points out the humanity that occasionally flourishes there. http://californialegacy.org/media/audio/radio_anthology/segments/podcast/Kevin/041.Lowrie_D_0.m4a Mon, 25 Dec 2006 11:22:33 -0800 Literature clean 00:01:30 Wm Leslie Howard California is the land of dreams. Unfortunately some California dreams can become nightmares—especially the dream of owning a home. California is the land of dreams. Unfortunately some California dreams can become nightmares—especially the dream of owning a home. http://californialegacy.org/media/audio/radio_anthology/segments/podcast/Wm/042.Taylor_W_1.m4a Mon, 25 Dec 2006 11:22:33 -0800 Literature clean 00:01:30 Jessica Teeter If, as one writer once observed, the Middle West is suspcicious of a Los Angeles that "doesn't always keep itself pure of sin," then how come... If, as one writer once observed, the Middle West is suspcicious of a Los Angeles that "doesn't always keep itself pure of sin," then how come... http://californialegacy.org/media/audio/radio_anthology/segments/podcast/Jessica/043.Hawthorne_H_0.m4a Mon, 25 Dec 2006 11:22:33 -0800 Literature clean 00:01:30 Kevin Hearle Conventional wisdom says that in Hollywood all that counts are appearances. And, according to one studio insider, that's a pretty good rule. Conventional wisdom says that in Hollywood all that counts are appearances. And, according to one studio insider, that's a pretty good rule. http://californialegacy.org/media/audio/radio_anthology/segments/podcast/Kevin/036.Fitzgerald_F_2.m4a Mon, 18 Dec 2006 11:22:33 -0800 Literature clean 00:01:30 Wm Leslie Howard Listen to California's state song—"I Love You California"—and you're sure to judge it a treakly bit of unabashed boosterism. A better choice might be one of the popular songs about the Gold Rush. Listen to California's state song—"I Love You California"—and you're sure to judge it a treakly bit of unabashed boosterism. A better choice might be one of the popular songs about the Gold Rush. http://californialegacy.org/media/audio/radio_anthology/segments/podcast/Wm/037.Montross_P_0.m4a Mon, 18 Dec 2006 11:22:33 -0800 Literature clean 00:01:30 Jessica Teeter California's natural resources have sometimes generated harsh feelings among those who compete for them. Maybe that's because cooperation is just for the birds. California's natural resources have sometimes generated harsh feelings among those who compete for them. Maybe that's because cooperation is just for the birds. http://californialegacy.org/media/audio/radio_anthology/segments/podcast/Jessica/038.Gordon-Cumming_C_0.m4a Mon, 18 Dec 2006 11:22:33 -0800 Literature clean 00:01:30 Kevin Hearle As San Francisco boomed with the Gold Rush bonanza, it seemed destined to vanquish all rivals as the leading city of the state, even a well-situated challenger that would be a future state capital. As San Francisco boomed with the Gold Rush bonanza, it seemed destined to vanquish all rivals as the leading city of the state, even a well-situated challenger that would be a future state capital.. http://californialegacy.org/media/audio/radio_anthology/segments/podcast/Kevin/039.Derby_G_2.m4a Mon, 18 Dec 2006 11:22:33 -0800 Literature clean 00:01:30 Kevin Hearle The Industrial Workers of the World had storied impact on the California labor movement, thanks partly to an immigrant from Sweden named Joel Hagglund. The Industrial Workers of the World had storied impact on the California labor movement, thanks partly to an immigrant from Sweden named Joel Hagglund. http://californialegacy.org/media/audio/radio_anthology/segments/podcast/Kevin/040.Hill_J_0.m4a Mon, 18 Dec 2006 11:22:33 -0800 Literature clean 00:01:30 Wm Leslie Howard The virtues of life on the small family farm are loudly celebrated in much California writing. However, when small family farms are swept away by land monopolists... The virtues of life on the small family farm are loudly celebrated in much California writing. However, when small family farms are swept away by land monopolists... http://californialegacy.org/media/audio/radio_anthology/segments/podcast/Wm/031.George_H_0.m4a Mon, 11 Dec 2006 11:22:33 -0800 Literature clean 00:01:30 Jessica Teeter Today, whale watching in Monterey Bay has become a fun and educational outing, but at one time visiting the central coast was a dangerous undertaking... Today, whale watching in Monterey Bay has become a fun and educational outing, but at one time visiting the central coast was a dangerous undertaking... http://californialegacy.org/media/audio/radio_anthology/segments/podcast/Jessica/032.Churchill_C_0.m4a Mon, 11 Dec 2006 11:22:33 -0800 Literature clean 00:01:30 Wm Leslie Howard We all know the saying that sometimes it's better to be lucky than good. But it's sure hard to appreciate that kind of wisdom when... We all know the saying that sometimes it's better to be lucky than good. But it's sure hard to appreciate that kind of wisdom when... http://californialegacy.org/media/audio/radio_anthology/segments/podcast/Wm/033.Leinhard_H_0.m4a Mon, 11 Dec 2006 11:22:33 -0800 Literature clean 00:01:30 Kevin Hearle The first Europeans to explore the Californias were fascinated with the terrain and especially with the unusual animals that they found here. The first Europeans to explore the Californias were fascinated with the terrain and especially with the unusual animals that they found here. http://californialegacy.org/media/audio/radio_anthology/segments/podcast/Kevin/034.del_Barco_M_0.m4a Mon, 11 Dec 2006 11:22:33 -0800 Literature clean 00:01:30 Wm Leslie Howard Fed up with Californians' love affair with their state emblem, the "clumsy, uncleanly, monkey-brained" grizzly bear... Fed up with Californians' love affair with their state emblem, the "clumsy, uncleanly, monkey-brained" grizzly bear... http://californialegacy.org/media/audio/radio_anthology/segments/podcast/Wm/035.Lummis_C_0.m4a Mon, 11 Dec 2006 11:22:33 -0800 Literature clean 00:01:30 Kevin Hearle Forty-niners bound for the mines could walk, ride, or sail to California, each of which offered its own dangers... Forty-niners bound for the mines could walk, ride, or sail to California, each of which offered its own dangers... http://californialegacy.org/media/audio/radio_anthology/segments/podcast/Kevin/026.Borthwick_J_0.m4a Mon, 4 Dec 2006 11:22:33 -0800 Literature clean 00:01:30 Wm Leslie Howard Tales of California fancy often overwhelm tales of California fact, so it's not surprising that readers of "The Life and Adventures of James P. Beckwourth..." Tales of California fancy often overwhelm tales of California fact, so it's not surprising that readers of "The Life and Adventures of James P. Beckwourth..." http://californialegacy.org/media/audio/radio_anthology/segments/podcast/Wm/027.Beckwourth_J_0.m4a Mon, 4 Dec 2006 11:22:33 -0800 Literature clean 00:01:30 Jessica Teeter Rosa Parks' courageous refusal to give her seat to a white passenger aboard a Montgomery, Alabama bus was a quiet act of dignity... Rosa Parks' courageous refusal to give her seat to a white passenger aboard a Montgomery, Alabama bus was a quiet act of dignity... http://californialegacy.org/media/audio/radio_anthology/segments/podcast/Jessica/028.Brown_C_0.m4a Mon, 4 Dec 2006 11:22:33 -0800 Literature clean 00:01:30 Wm Leslie Howard Popular with sightseers are the many whale-watching opportunities up and down California's coast. Popular with sightseers are the many whale-watching opportunities up and down California's coast. http://californialegacy.org/media/audio/radio_anthology/segments/podcast/Wm/029.Dana_R_0.m4a Mon, 4 Dec 2006 11:22:33 -0800 Literature clean 00:01:30 Kevin Hearle Californians admire speed and they admire innovation. Put them together and you inspire the imagination. Californians admire speed and they admire innovation. Put them together and you inspire the imagination. http://californialegacy.org/media/audio/radio_anthology/segments/podcast/Kevin/030.Bulletin_SF_0.m4a Mon, 4 Dec 2006 11:22:33 -0800 Literature clean 00:01:30 Jessica Teeter The natural majesty of California inspires great reverence in her writers, but nearly as often it evokes visions of apocalypse... The natural majesty of California inspires great reverence in her writers, but nearly as often it evokes visions of apocalypse... http://californialegacy.org/media/audio/radio_anthology/segments/podcast/Jessica/021.French_N_0.m4a Mon, 27 Nov 2006 11:22:33 -0800 Literature clean 00:01:30 Wm Leslie Howard The gentle, rolling terrain of California's grass-covered flat lands has been likened by countless travelers to a fanciful, inland sea. The gentle, rolling terrain of California's grass-covered flat lands has been likened by countless travelers to a fanciful, inland sea. http://californialegacy.org/media/audio/radio_anthology/segments/podcast/Wm/022.Taylor_B_0.m4a Mon, 27 Nov 2006 11:22:33 -0800 Literature clean 00:01:30 Jessica Teeter In the late nineteenth century, anger over the way big California corporations pushed around the little guy inspired muckraking writers of popular fiction. In the late nineteenth century, anger over the way big California corporations pushed around the little guy inspired muckraking writers of popular fiction. http://californialegacy.org/media/audio/radio_anthology/segments/podcast/Jessica/023.Post_C_0.m4a Mon, 27 Nov 2006 11:22:33 -0800 Literature clean 00:01:30 Kevin Hearle California's past is spicy with legends of banditry. But few of these tales are as intriguing as the story of the innovative character known as "Black Bart the Po8." California's past is spicy with legends of banditry. But few of these tales are as intriguing as the story of the innovative character known as "Black Bart the Po8." http://californialegacy.org/media/audio/radio_anthology/segments/podcast/Kevin/024.Boles_C_0.m4a Mon, 27 Nov 2006 11:22:33 -0800 Literature clean 00:01:30 Jessica Teeter Everyone knows the archetypal Hollywood fantasy—the young hopeful arrives in town, takes a job in a hash wagon, and is soon discovered by a studio big-shot. Everyone knows the archetypal Hollywood fantasy—the young hopeful arrives in town, takes a job in a hash wagon, and is soon discovered by a studio big-shot. http://californialegacy.org/media/audio/radio_anthology/segments/podcast/Jessica/025.Schulberg_B_0.m4a Mon, 27 Nov 2006 11:22:33 -0800 Literature clean 00:01:30 Kevin Hearle Among the early scientists who ranged throughout California were many men and women whose scientific expertise was evenly matched by their sense of wonder... Among the early scientists who ranged throughout California were many men and women whose scientific expertise was evenly matched by their sense of wonder... http://californialegacy.org/media/audio/radio_anthology/segments/podcast/Kevin/016.King_C_1.m4a Mon, 20 Nov 2006 11:22:33 -0800 Literature clean 00:01:30 Wm Leslie Howard It's not unusual for California newcomers to reinvent themselves in the Golden State. But nobody has done a more thorough job than Joaquin Miller... It's not unusual for California newcomers to reinvent themselves in the Golden State. But nobody has done a more thorough job than Joaquin Miller... http://californialegacy.org/media/audio/radio_anthology/segments/podcast/Wm/017.Miller_J_0.m4a Mon, 20 Nov 2006 11:22:33 -0800 Literature clean 00:01:30 Jessica Teeter In California, fashion choices are almost as varied as our menu choices, though a little historical perspective reminds us that fashion freedom takes some getting used to. In California, fashion choices are almost as varied as our menu choices, though a little historical perspective reminds us that fashion freedom takes some getting used to. http://californialegacy.org/media/audio/radio_anthology/segments/podcast/Jessica/018.Farnham_E_2.m4a Mon, 20 Nov 2006 11:22:33 -0800 Literature clean 00:01:30 Kevin Hearle It's hard to imagine a time when Hollywood movies didn't shape popular culture, but what about Tinsel Town's contribution to high art? It's hard to imagine a time when Hollywood movies didn't shape popular culture, but what about Tinsel Town's contribution to high art? http://californialegacy.org/media/audio/radio_anthology/segments/podcast/Kevin/019.Lindsay_V_0.m4a Mon, 20 Nov 2006 11:22:33 -0800 Literature clean 00:01:30 Wm Leslie Howard For nineteenth century Americans, California promised unimagined opportunities if you worked hard and treated others fairly. For nineteenth century Americans, California promised unimagined opportunities if you worked hard and treated others fairly. http://californialegacy.org/media/audio/radio_anthology/segments/podcast/Wm/020.Royce_J_1.m4a Mon, 20 Nov 2006 11:22:33 -0800 Literature clean 00:01:30 Wm Leslie Howard Drawn to the magnificent scale of California's natural wonders, it's easy for us to miss more subtle manifestations of the non-human world. Drawn to the magnificent scale of California's natural wonders, it's easy for us to miss more subtle manifestations of the non-human world. http://californialegacy.org/media/audio/radio_anthology/segments/podcast/Wm/011.Muir_J_2.m4a Mon, 13 Nov 2006 11:22:33 -0800 Literature clean 00:01:30 Kevin Hearle If you're an outsider, you might be baffled, intrigued, and even disgusted at the prodigious display of speed, color, and chaos that makes southern California culture unique. If you're an outsider, you might be baffled, intrigued, and even disgusted at the prodigious display of speed, color, and chaos that makes southern California culture unique. http://californialegacy.org/media/audio/radio_anthology/segments/podcast/Kevin/012.Huxley_A_0.m4a Mon, 13 Nov 2006 11:22:33 -0800 Literature clean 00:01:30 Jessica Teeter California's remote regions exert a strong appeal to adventurous men and women. But if you travel through them, you'd better keep a close eye on your friends. California's remote regions exert a strong appeal to adventurous men and women. But if you travel through them, you'd better keep a close eye on your friends. http://californialegacy.org/media/audio/radio_anthology/segments/podcast/Jessica/013.Arnold_M_0.m4a Mon, 20 Nov 2006 11:22:33 -0800 Literature clean 00:01:30 Kevin Hearle Any wild place can be a paradise for curious boys, but combine a dangerous fascination with water with the wind-swept wilderness of San Francisco's Black Point region and... Any wild place can be a paradise for curious boys, but combine a dangerous fascination with water with the wind-swept wilderness of San Francisco's Black Point region and... http://californialegacy.org/media/audio/radio_anthology/segments/podcast/Kevin/014.Stoddard_C_0.m4a Mon, 13 Nov 2006 11:22:33 -0800 Literature clean 00:01:30 Wm Leslie Howard Many of California's early emigrants had extraordinary tales about their experiences in the Golden State. But few could match Thomas Jefferson Mayfield's tales... Many of California's early emigrants had extraordinary tales about their experiences in the Golden State. But few could match Thomas Jefferson Mayfield's tales... http://californialegacy.org/media/audio/radio_anthology/segments/podcast/Wm/015.Mayfield_T_0.m4a Mon, 13 Nov 2006 11:22:33 -0800 Literature clean 00:01:30 Kevin Hearle Contention between Republicans and Democrats often leaves us longing for civil discourse and political progress. Contention between Republicans and Democrats often leaves us longing for civil discourse and political progress. http://californialegacy.org/media/audio/radio_anthology/segments/podcast/Kevin/006.Norton_J_0.m4a Mon, 6 Nov 2006 11:22:33 -0800 Literature clean 00:01:30 Wm Leslie Howard Everyone knows about the famous fog that blankets the Golden Gate and keeps San Francisco summers as cool as San Francisco winters. Everyone knows about the famous fog that blankets the Golden Gate and keeps San Francisco summers as cool as San Francisco winters. http://californialegacy.org/media/audio/radio_anthology/segments/podcast/Wm/007.Twain_M_3.m4a Mon, 6 Nov 2006 11:22:33 -0800 Literature clean 00:01:30 Jessica Teeter M. F. K. Fisher was born in Michigan but grew up in southern California. In her 1943 book "The Gastronomical Me..." M. F. K. Fisher was born in Michigan but grew up in southern California. In her 1943 book "The Gastronomical Me..." http://californialegacy.org/media/audio/radio_anthology/segments/podcast/Jessica/008.Fisher_M_0.m4a Mon, 6 Nov 2006 11:22:33 -0800 Literature clean 00:01:30 Wm Leslie Howard Since the days of the Central Pacific, Californians have always had a love-hate relationship with the railroads. Since the days of the Central Pacific, Californians have always had a love-hate relationship with the railroads. http://californialegacy.org/media/audio/radio_anthology/segments/podcast/Wm/009.Kerouac_J_0.m4a Mon, 6 Nov 2006 11:22:33 -0800 Literature clean 00:01:30 Kevin Hearle Elections for the office of California governor often attract some unusual candidates. Elections for the office of California governor often attract some unusual candidates. http://californialegacy.org/media/audio/radio_anthology/segments/podcast/Kevin/010.Sinclair_U_2.m4a Mon, 6 Nov 2006 11:22:33 -0800 Literature clean 00:01:30 Wm Leslie Howard Hot, dry mountain winds blow in many regions of the world, but there's always been something especially sinister about the Santa Ana winds of southern California. Hot, dry mountain winds blow in many regions of the world, but there's always been something especially sinister about the Santa Ana winds of southern California. http://californialegacy.org/media/audio/radio_anthology/segments/podcast/Wm/001.Chandler_R_2.m4a Mon, 30 Oct 2006 22:18:28 -0800 Literature clean 00:01:30 Kevin Hearle To much of the nation, California's collection of offbeat cults and unconventional religions are simply inexplicable. To much of the nation, California's collection of offbeat cults and unconventional religions are simply inexplicable. http://californialegacy.org/media/audio/radio_anthology/segments/podcast/Kevin/002.McWilliams_C_1.m4a Mon, 30 Oct 2006 22:18:18 -0800 Literature clean 00:01:30 Jessica Teeter The Spanish language is so deeply embedded in California culture we often don't think twice about the lovely metaphors it gives to us. The Spanish language is so deeply embedded in California culture we often don't think twice about the lovely metaphors it gives to us. http://californialegacy.org/media/audio/radio_anthology/segments/podcast/Jessica/003.Coolbrith_I_1.m4a Mon, 30 Oct 2006 22:17:53 -0800 Literature clean 00:01:30 Wm Leslie Howard During the Gold Rush Era, the colorful phrase "going to see the elephant" came to signify the dashed hopes of forty-niners who yearned after an extraordinary—and lucrative—experience. During the Gold Rush Era, the colorful phrase "going to see the elephant" came to signify the dashed hopes of forty-niners who yearned after an extraordinary—and lucrative—experience. http://californialegacy.org/media/audio/radio_anthology/segments/podcast/Wm/004.Hutchings_J_2.m4a Mon, 30 Oct 2006 22:17:44 -0800 Literature clean 00:01:30 Kevin Hearle At the edge of the continent, California has marked the end of the journey for unnumbered emigrants and travelers. For the great bard Walt Whitman, however... At the edge of the continent, California has marked the end of the journey for unnumbered emigrants and travelers. For the great bard Walt Whitman, however... http://californialegacy.org/media/audio/radio_anthology/segments/podcast/Kevin/005.Whitman_W_1.m4a Mon, 30 Oct 2006 22:17:09 -0800 Literature clean 00:01:30