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Vaca settlers help raise a college
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Goerke-Shrode, Sabine
[190]
[WAYITWAS-2003-190]
This continues the story of David and Jane Gray Creighton after they settled in Vacaville in 1863. The story is based on the diaries of David Creighton, transcribed by his great-granddaughter, Josephine Farmer Albrecht. Her daughter, Kirsten Llamas of Florida, granted permission to use diaries, letters and photographs - Editor.
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Vacavillle went to blazes in 1800s
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Goerke-Shrode, Sabine
[108]
[WAYITWAS-2002-108]
Fire presented one of the major worries of early life in Vacaville and in other settlements.
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Japanese torn from area in WWII
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Goerke-Shrode, Sabine
[90]
[WAYITWAS-2001-90]
In the early 20th century, Japan born Issei (immigrants born in Japan) and American born Nisei (the children of the Issei born in the United States) played a major role in Vacaville's economy. They leased and operated a majority of the fruit ranches, formed a small economic district nicknamed Japantown along Dobbins Street, bought houses, sent their children to local schools, ran a Buddhist Church and a Methodist Church, operated a sumo wrestling team, baseball and basketball teams, and in general seemed to be fully integrated as American citizens.
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Making history as female fruit rancher
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Goerke-Shrode, Sabine
[54]
[WAYITWAS-2001-54]
Fruit ranching drew many people to the Vacaville area during the 1880s. While the majority were men, a number of women also became known as successful fruit growers.
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Settlers relied on their own skills
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Goerke-Shrode, Sabine
[48]
[WAYITWAS-2000-48]
Health care has always been a concern to the families settling in a new area. Early pioneers had to rely on their skills and knowledge, treating common ailments with herbs and other substances then thought to be beneficial. Almost every housewife had her own stash of medicinal supplies with which to doctor her family. Some women gained quite a lot of experience and people would seek them out for advice and help.
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Go Long built a new life for his family in America
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Delaplane, Kristin
[433]
[ECHOS-1999-433]
Nira Fong Wong's grandfather, Go Leong (also known as Go Long), was born an only child in 1846 in the village Dai Do Province of Canton, China. He migrated to America about 1860. He first found work in Marysville on the railroad. After a short time, he moved to Suisun Valley, where he took up farming, and became an established fruit farmer during the next 30 years.
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How Harbisons built, lived in their home
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Goerke-Shrode, Sabine
[606]
[WAYITWAS-2005-606]
During recent days, one of the prominent houses in Vacaville has embarked on another chapter in its history. Harbison House has moved off its foundation to a new location as part of the Nut Tree redevelopment.
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Participation authors growth of library system
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Goerke-Shrode, Sabine
[451]
[WAYITWAS-2004-451]
With the opening of the new Solano County Free Library in 1914 and its move to its permanent home in the newly constructed Armijo High School in 1915, a major community-building institution began to establish itself.
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Hardship punctuates their long lives
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Goerke-Shrode, Sabine
[197]
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This column finishes the story of David and Jane Gray Creighton. It is based on the diaries of David Creighton, transcribed by his great-granddaughter Josephine Farmer Albrecht. I'd like to thank her daughter, Kirsten Llamas of Florida, for permission to use diaries, letters and photographs for these columns.
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Early Fiesta a memorable celebration
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Goerke-Shrode, Sabine
[73]
[WAYITWAS-2001-73]
Fiesta Day celebrations have a long tradition in Vacaville's history.
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