Visionary architect Julia Morgan designed Hearst Castle Dolores Huerta co-founded United Farm Workers Donaldina Cameron, the angry angel of Chinatown, rescued brothel workers and silent film actress Mary Pickford helped form United Artists Pictures. Coming from all walks of life and entering a variety of fields-from activism and conservation to science, medicine, entertainment, and more-these women overcame prejudice, skepticism and injustice to prove that women can do anything. In this fascinating volume, Gloria Harris and Hannah Cohen relate the stories of forty women whose struggles and achievements have paved the way for generations. Throughout California’s history, remarkable women have been at the core of change and innovation. In a series of biographical profiles, this volume celebrates the lives and achievements of women who made history in the Golden State.
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