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Oglesby, Richard Edward, Dr., 1931-

 Person

Biography

Dr. Richard Edward Oglesby was Professor Emeritus, American West and Californian History, Department of History, University of California at Santa Barbara, from 1965-1993. He taught the history of California and the West at UCSB from 1965 until his retirement in 1993. During that time, he served as chair of the History department from 1973-76, director of Summer Sessions from 1978-81, and acting dean and dean of Instructional Development from 1981-89. He was a past President of the Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation and an active member of the Santa Barbara Historical Society and the Santa Barbara Corral of the Westerners.

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Gold Rush and California's Instant Statehood, 1973

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Scope and Contents From the Collection:

The Santa Barbara Legacy Reel Audio Tape Collection contain recordings of oral histories, radio programs, meetings, lectures, telephone conversations, ceremonies, and music perfomances of local old timers and influential people. These 184 electronic files, extracted from 98 one quarter-inch reel-to-reel magnetic tapes, represent the earliest audio recordings made by the Santa Barbara Historical Museum.

Dates: Event: 1973

Gold Rush and California's Instant Statehood, 1976-01-14

 File
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

The Santa Barbara Legacy Reel Audio Tape Collection contain recordings of oral histories, radio programs, meetings, lectures, telephone conversations, ceremonies, and music perfomances of local old timers and influential people. These 184 electronic files, extracted from 98 one quarter-inch reel-to-reel magnetic tapes, represent the earliest audio recordings made by the Santa Barbara Historical Museum.

Dates: Event: 1976-01-14

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Type
Archival Object 2
Unprocessed Material 1
 
Subject
California -- Gold discoveries 2
Gold mines and mining 2
Land grants 2
West (U.S.) -- Description and travel 2
Discrimination 1
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Racism 1
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