Talia Gonzalez spent her time researching the Coastal Miwoks that lived in the Marin Headlands. She goes into depth about how they survived, what they ate, and what the landscape of the Marin headlands was like when they lived there. Hear her favorite parts of her time researching the Coastal Miwoks.
Song: Romanian Bracelet Jam by Alex Nutu
Chris Suen spent his time researching the Vaqueros. The Vaqueros or as some may think of them, ranchers, played a huge role in the agricultural businesses in Marin. On the ‘ranchos’ they were pivotal in their success. Don’t think of your regular cowboy, hear what Chris has to say about his time and research.
Song: Vaquero Song by Dave Stamey
Autymn Garvisch spent her time researching the Portuguese Dairy Farmers. Dairy farming in the Bay Area, especially Marin, is one of the oldest and most profitable businesses around. Marin county at one point, was California’s largest dairy producer. Hear what she has to say about her time and research.
Song: “Milk” played on Sesame Street (1985) composed and written by Robert Dennis, Paul Dunkel (flute), Leslie Scott (bass clarinet), Leslie Miller (vocal)
Destiny Reyes spent her time researching the Refugee Camps of the Headlands. The refugee camps popped up in the National Park’s after the San Francisco earthquake of 1906. She spent time researching the impacts of these camps, how they were run, how they were successful and not successful. Hear what she has to say about her research.
Song: Intro by Hollow Ran
Katie Koyfman spent her time researching the Marincello housing development proposal. Many residents of Marin do not even know what ‘Marincello’ is. Katie has done extensive research about this planned housing development that never was. Was it a positive? or was it a negative? Was it meant to be, or never meant to be? Hear what she has to say about it.
Song: Solo Jam Session by Alex Nutu
Jennessica Holliday spent her time researching Point Bonita Lighthouse in the Marin Headlands. The lighthouse has undergone many changes over the years, and Jennessica highlights this. She also highlights the importance of lighthouses in general, and their purpose in guiding ships, and providing safety. Hear what she has to say about her research.
Alex Pollock spent his time researching the Nike Missile sites. The Nike Missile sites are unknown to many in Marin, and the workings of the Army that controlled them. Also, many do not know of the active nuclear warheads that exist there. Hear what he has to say about his research.
Audio: Nike-Hercules Missile from Your Army Reports No. 12 1967 US Army created/editted by Jeff Quitney
Charlotte Simpson spent her time researching Fort Baker post World War Two. From the physical landscape of Fort Baker, to what the soldiers lives were like who lived in the Barracks. Also, with Cavallo Point Lodge there today, what has changed, and what has not. Hear what she has to say about her research.
Song: Intro by Hollow Ran
Cynthia Smith spent her time researching the Marincello housing development protests. She did most of her research about those who opposed this plan. Who were they? How did they manage to win? Many residents of Marin today are grateful for those who protested the development as it would have changed the landscape of the Marin headlands forever. Hear what Cynthia has to say about her research.
Song: Leopard Shark Jam by Alex Nutu
Joshua Rosenberg spent his time researching Battery Townsley. He goes into depth about the importance of fortifying our coast, and why the battery even exists, its triumphs and failures. Hear what he has to say about his research.
Song: 99 Luftballoons by Nena
Sierra Najolia spent her time researching the Underwater history of the Bay Area. From the mines that were planted underwater, to the shipwrecks that hide beneath the surface. It is a really interesting, and different perspective. Hear what she has to say about her research.
Song: What Awaits Us by Daryl Ann “Dee Ann” De La Cruz
Alexandra Schumacher spent her time researching the Army Relief Society and Alcatraz Fights. The title is deceiving, don’t think ‘Fight Club’ . She got a feel for the organization of the fights, and what their purpose was. She also found a lot of great information about the role that women played in the Army Relief Society. Hear what she has to say about her research.
Song: Boxing by Ben Folds
Max Kaehler spent his time researching what Fort Baker was like pre World War Two. As a veteran himself, he had a perspective that most do not on Army life. His research provided him with some insight into the operations of the military many years ago. Hear what he has to say about his research.
Dominic Supple spent his time researching the Nike Missile sites. He focused on the ‘Nuclear’ period that the US entered. He focused on the missile’s purposes and who they were a defense against, the Russians. Hear what he has to say about his research.
Song:Viceroy by Alex Nutu, Cover of Mac DeMarco “Ode to Viceroy”
Owen Martinelli spent his time researching biodiversity in the Marin headlands. He spent his time focusing on the vegetation, the animals, the food sources that exist in the headlands, from years ago, to today. Hear what he has to say about his research.