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Biographies

Throughout the history of human development, there have been people who have moved society forward and changed our lives through their efforts. In the development of San Diego, such distinguished people have emerged and are still emerging. Do you know their stories?


Alonzo Erastus Horton

Alonzo Erastus Horton:

A Founding Father of San Diego


Ernestine Schumann Heink

Ernestine Schumann-Heink:

Legendary Contralto in Her Time


Kate Sessions

Kate Sessions--Mother of Balboa Park:

She lights up San Diego


Laurence Monroe Klauber

Laurence Monroe Klauber:

Crossover Genius


Ellen Browning Scripps

Ellen Browning Scripps:

A Woman Who Made a Difference