Nifty Fifties

These are the stories of Solano residents and their lives in 1950s California. This is part of the Solano Stories - California of the Past digital storytelling project.


100th Anniversary of Mare Island by Lou Burgelin

 

1958 Before Change by Verla Chaddick

 
 

My World of Work by Herise Francis

 
 

Airbase Defense Training by Francisco Martinez

 
 

98 Yards to a Record Touchdown by Bill Powell

 

Hilltop Kids: Golden Gate Recreation Area by James A. Smith Jr.

 

Clothes Can Mark The Man by Cliff Swartz

 

My Little Blue Bug by Ron Thorpe

 

 

California of the Past is supported in whole or in part by a California State Library grant supported by the U.S. Institute of Museum & Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian with services provided by Media Arts Center San Diego. For more information go to Digital Story Station - www.DigitalStoryStation.com.