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December 1
Terrace Talks
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Progressive Women of Early 20th-Century San Diego
A conversation with Nancy Carol Carter, author and horticultural historian; Molly McClain, author and USD history professor; and Sarai Johnson, architectural historian and research professional, and Marston House historian.
Three recognized historians discuss the pioneering achievements of early 20th century San Diego women. Two of these historic figures are well-known, such as horticulturalist and nurserywoman Kate O. Sessions and La Jolla philanthropist Ellen Browning Scripps. Others deserve wider recognition, including George and Anna Marston's four activist daughters, who worked for civil rights, voter registration in the Deep South and immigrant education; and Alice Klauber, a nationally prominent artist who helped organize the Fine Arts exhibition at the 1915 Panama-California Exposition in Balboa Park.
 Nancy Carol Carter is a frequent community speaker and has published numerous horticultural history articles in California Garden, Eden, Pacific Horticulture, and the Journal of San Diego History. Her current research involves Balboa Park land use, Kate O. Sessions, and landscape architect Paul Thiene. She is on the board of directors of San Diego Floral Association and the California Garden and Landscape History Society. With Friends of Balboa Park she serves on the Horticulture Committee and researches interpretive signs for Balboa Park landmarks. With the Balboa Park Conservancy she serves on the Park Improvement Committee and various working groups. Carter holds a B.S., M.S., M.L.S. and J.D. and is retired from the University of San Diego School of Law.
 Molly McClain (PhD, Yale) is a professor of history at the University of San Diego. Her academic honors include USD's distinguished University Professorship and the Davies Award for Faculty Achievement. She is the author of four books and numerous articles in the fields of British and U.S. history, including the recently published Ellen Browning Scripps: New Money and American Philanthropy (2017). She serves on the board of the La Jolla Historical Society and is a historical consultant on their upcoming exhibit, "Tangible Memories: Recollections of La Jolla Pioneer Women."
 Sarai Johnson, of Johnson & Johnson Architecture, is an architectural historian and historic preservationist. She has co-authored more than 50 historical designations, documenting important buildings and prominent citizens in the Southern California region. Her professional research includes the George and Anna Marston family members and their extensive social and philanthropic contributions to the greater San Diego community. She frequently provides resourced historic content for articles, books, lectures, museum exhibits, video and television programs. She has been involved with the Marston House Museum & Gardens for more than 20 years and been an advocate for its ongoing success for the past 9 years with Save Our Heritage Organisation.
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