Category: History Stories
History Stories
From the Files of the Lassen Historical Society: Grand Army of the Republic
by Susan Couso
The Civil War, our nation's nastiest assault on itself, was mainly played out in the eastern and middle parts of our country,...
History Stories
From the Files of the Lassen Historical Society: Lillian Coburn
by Susan Couso
Before 1912, Susanville had no real hospital. What was labeled as a hospital was mainly an 'old folks home' for those who...
History Stories
From the Files of the Lassen Historical Society: The Bogard Family
by Susan Couso
George Jasper Bogard was born in Indiana in 1811 and died in Tehama County in 1867. The Bogards were of French descent...
History Stories
From the Files of the Lassen Historical Society: Granville Pullen
by Susan Couso
Granville Pullen had a dream to keep the past alive for the modern generations, and he never gave up. He had been...
History Stories
From the Files of the Lassen Historical Society: Ancient Lake Lahontan
by Susan Couso
Geologists deal in big numbers. Their domain goes back to the Earth's formation, about 454 billion years ago (454 Ga), plus or...
History Stories
From the Files of the Lassen Historical Society: Ephraim Van Buren Spencer
by Susan Couso
Ephraim Van Buren Spencer was one of those unique individuals who, when faced with a challenge, just found another way to achieve...
