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San Marcos (Calif.)

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 231 Collections and/or Records:

"Instant wall going up", 1970-08-18

 File — Box 1: Series SC003-01
Identifier: SC003_001_00074
Scope and Contents "Another section of the tilt-up concrete walls is readied for the crane to hoist in place at the Spanjian Sportwear factory under construction in San Marcos on the north side of Highway 78. P.H. Lusardi Construction Co. of Vista is the prime contractor for the 73,000-square-foot building expected to be completed in December. About 150 employes will be hired initially. The family-owned firm, founded in 1932, is relocating from Pasadena." Additional images of construction in envelope and in...
Dates: Other: 1970-08-18

"Instant wall going up", 1970-08-18

 File — Box 1: Series SC003-01
Identifier: SC003_001_00077
Scope and Contents "Another section of the tilt-up concrete walls is readied for the crane to hoist in place at the Spanjian Sportwear factory under construction in San Marcos on the north side of Highway 78. P.H. Lusardi Construction Co. of Vista is the prime contractor for the 73,000-square-foot building expected to be completed in December. About 150 employes will be hired initially. The family-owned firm, founded in 1932, is relocating from Pasadena." [Additional images of construction in envelope and in...
Dates: Other: 1970-08-18

Isolation Into Motivation, 2021-10-29

 Item
Identifier: togetherApart-439
Scope and Contents

[Author's recollections of moving back in with parents and family bonding, self-care, working as a nanny, and change.]

Dates: Other: 2021-10-29

Jackson, Anthony. Interview, 2023-03-07

 File
Identifier: SC027-32
Scope and Contents In his interview, Major General Jackson discusses his upbringing in a military family, including participating in a sit-in in a local drug store, and offers a comparison between his military service and that of his father, who served in the United States army. Jackson discusses life on military bases and support systems for deployed soldiers. Jackson recounts the courtship of his future wife, Sue, their early relationship, and the experience of being in an interracial relationship in the...
Dates: 2023-03-07

Jenkins, Sharon. Interview, 2023-02-02

 File
Identifier: SC027-32
Scope and Contents

The interview focuses primarily on Jenkins' high school years and her experiences serving on San Marcos' School Board and City Council.

Dates: 2023-02-02

Jones, Rebecca. Interview, 2023-04-12

 File
Identifier: SC027-34
Scope and Contents In her oral history, Mayor Rebecca Jones discusses the structure of San Marcos's local government and how it interacts with the San Diego County government. Jones recalls her foray into politics and recounts previous elections as well as her service on the San Marcos Creek Task Force. Jones also offers her perspective on public transit, car transit, bike transit, and microtransit, development in San Marcos, and how the she and city navigated the COVID-19 pandemic. Jones delves into her...
Dates: 2023-04-12

Learning to wear a mask, 2020-04-07

 Item
Scope and Contents

A family friend made masks for our family, including making a special one for Isabel Visintainer (2) and her Minnie to help her learn how to wear a mask.

Dates: Other: 2020-04-07

Letter to COVID-19, 2020-12-10

 Item
Identifier: togetherApart-233
Scope and Contents

[Letter to Covid-19 recounting author's unemployment and worries and hopes for the future.]

Dates: Other: 2020-12-10

Leyva, Martin. Interview, 2022-10-27

 File
Identifier: SC027-19
Scope and Contents Martin Leyva is the program coordinator for Project Rebound at California State University San Marcos, an on-campus support system for formerly incarcerated students which assists in their efforts to succeed in school and beyond. In the interview Leyva also discusses a similar program - the Transitions Program at Palomar and MiraCosta, colleges, and talks about his experience as a formerly incarcerated person and how his experience re-integrating into society and academia prompted his...
Dates: 2022-10-27

Life behind a Mask, 2021-10-18

 Item
Identifier: togetherApart-467
Scope and Contents

[Author's experience getting sick early in the pandemic with covid-like symptoms, grocery/supply shopping, school and work closures, daily routines, political and societal tumult.]

Dates: Other: 2021-10-18