Military leaders, innovators, artists, activists, athletes, political trailblazers, and cultural icons connected to San Francisco come into focus through individuals whose influence reached far beyond the Bay Area.

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From being arrested for no passport to early mayor of San Jose. Narrated by Ean Leppin.

Josiah Belden

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Tall and attractive, Ah Toy quickly became the most well-known Asian woman in the Old West. Narrated by Joy Nash.

Chinatown's Ah Toy

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Who wrote a continuous love letter to San Francisco for almost 60 years? Narrated by Tom Glynn.

Herb Caen

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Carl Djerassi: “father of the pill” and renaissance man. Narrated by Ean Leppin.

Carl Djerassi

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The mother of modern dance. Narrated by Sarah Prather.

Isadora Duncan

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One of the foremost primatologists in the world. Narrated by Sarah Prather.

Dian Fossey

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Inspiration living at the bottom of a market street in France and taking in everything by osmosis. Narrated by Sarah Prather.

Alice Waters

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Apple co-founder helped lead personal Computer Revolution. Narrated by Bill Werlin.

Steve Wozniak

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His life in Washington and how he trail-blazed much of politics. Narrated by Gregory Harrison.

Norm Mineta Colorful Character

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The first Asian-American to lead a major city. Narrated by Sarah Prather.

Norm Mineta

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A prominent African American trade union activist, and uncle and role model to a generation. Narrated by Chris Brinkley.

C.L. Dellums

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America’s World War II Pacific Theater naval commander. Narrated by Bill Werlin.

Yerba Buena Island’s Nimitz House

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On the ball field, Joe DiMaggio could do it all. Narrated by Bill Werlin.

Joe Dimaggio: Baseball Star

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Not just a world-class pilot, Jimmy Doolittle was a world-class gentleman. Narrated by Bill Werlin.

Jimmy Doolittle: 1896 to 1932

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From Boy Scout to outdoor industry trailblazer. Narrated by Bill Werlin.

SFO's Outdoorsman Jack Gilbert

Military leaders, innovators, artists, activists, athletes, political trailblazers, and cultural icons connected to San Francisco come into focus through individuals whose influence reached far beyond the Bay Area.