Videos

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  The Significance of Channel Islands Archaeology

  Learn about the extensive human history on the Channel Islands and the significance of the recent cave discovery.

  Duration:

  3 minutes, 14 seconds

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  The Lone Woman’s Last Days—Seven Weeks in Santa Barbara

  Learn about the Lone Woman’s time on the mainland in Santa Barbara. The Lone Woman of San Nicolas Island sailed to Santa Barbara around September 1, 1853. She lived with the family of George Nidever for only seven weeks before she died on October 19, 1853. She was baptized with the name Juana María and buried in the Mission Santa Barbara cemetery near the bell tower.

  Duration:

  3 minutes, 55 seconds

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  An Interview with Celia Kaye, Actress Who Played Karana

  Meet Celia Kaye who played Karana in the 1964 film adaptation of Island of the Blue Dolphins.

  Duration:

  5 minutes, 13 seconds

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  A Visit with Scott O'Dell

  Used by permission of Houghton Mifflin.

  Duration:

  14 minutes, 40 seconds