OAKS 145BCOMMUNITY ENGAGED HISTORY PRACTICUM THE LONDON NELSON LEGACY INSTITUTE
Students learn the process of community archiving and public-facing history. Working alongside the archivists at the London Nelson Center, students work to develop the HighJohn-Bey Archives, a comprehensive, publicly accessible digital repository that documents Black Gold Rush-era history in Santa Cruz County, including Watsonville. This project will not only deepen historical understanding but will also provide UCSC students with hands-on experience in archival research, digitization, and community-centered historical documentation. This course must be taken in conjunction with Oakes 145A: Early Black Histories of California.
- Five field trips will occur during scheduled class sessions, leaving from Soc Sci 2. A field trip to Sacramento will be on May 14, all day. Transportation will be provided.
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When it runs
Spring 2026Open Spring 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Field Studies | Thu 9:50am–11:25am | Soc Sci 2 165 | F. H. Raja | Open 8/25 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatima Raja | 5.0 / 5 | 1.0 / 5 | 100% | 5 |
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