• Environment and Economy

    The following is from a work-in-progress about the history of Fullerton. You can support my ongoing research and writing on Patreon. The source for the following information is an excellent book called The First Angelinos by William McCawley. The Kizh homeland, McCawley explains, “offered an environment rich in natural resources. This wealth of resources, coupled with an effective…

  • Chiefs and Shamans

    The following is from a work-in-progress about the history of Fullerton. You can support my ongoing research and writing on Patreon. Tribal Leadership (The Tomyaar) The source for the following information is an excellent book called The First Angelinos by William McCawley. Prior to European contact, the total Kizh population is estimated to be around 5,000…

  • Early Wildlife of Fullerton

    The following is from a work-in-progress about the history of Fullerton. You can support my ongoing research and writing on Patreon. We learned From Fullerton College geology professor Rick Lozinsky about the geologic history of Fullerton. Next, I would like to discuss some of the natural history of this area–its early plant and animal life.…

  • First Inhabitants

    The following is from a work-in-progress about the history of Fullerton. You can support my ongoing research and writing on Patreon. The tribe that originally occupied North Orange County and Los Angeles has been called different names over the years. Historians often refer to them as Gabrielenos or Gabrielinos, because that’s what the Spanish missionaries…

  • The Ground Beneath Our Feet

    The following is from a work-in-progress about the history of Fullerton. You can support my ongoing research and writing on Patreon. Professor Richard (Rick) Lozinsky has taught geology at Fullerton College for the past 30 years. He recently published the third edition of his book Our Backyard Geology, which is about the geology of Orange County…

  • Different Types of Local History Books

    The following is from a work-in-progress about the history of Fullerton. You can support my ongoing research and writing on Patreon. In researching the history of my hometown (Fullerton, California), I have encountered two basic types of history books. The first is what I would call “nostalgic” books. These books treat the past in a…

  • Let’s Explore the Past

    Hello and welcome to this new web site. This is where I will post all of my research as I slowly work on completing a book about the history of Fullerton.