Alison Rose Jefferson
Independent historian
Heritage conservation consultant
Dr. Alison Rose Jefferson is an independent historian, heritage conservation consultant and a third generation Californian. Her research interests explore the intersection of American history, the African American experience in California, historical memory, spatial justice, commemorative justice, and cultural tourism. Her scholarly work, public engagement, and professional service includes work with colleagues: in academic and grade school youth programs and public policy; at historical sites; in documentary films and the arts; and other public programming collaborations.
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The Inkwell, Santa Monica, California (1905-1964)
The Inkwell was a popular beach for African Americans in Southern California through the middle decades of the Twentieth Century. ...
Nicolas Rolando [“Nick”] Gabaldon (1927-1951)
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Surfing aficionados credit Nick Gabaldon as California’s first documented surfer of African and Mexican American descent. A skilled recreational surfer,...
The Inkwell, Martha’s Vineyard (1890s- )
Oak Bluffs on Martha’s Vineyard, part of Massachusetts’ Cape Cod Islands, is one of several historic African American summer resort...
