1933 Earthquake in Seal Beach
William Taylor – Oral History – interviewed by Libby Appelgate
William Taylor was born in Dayton, Ohio in 1918. In 1924 his father brought the family to Seal Beach so … Read the rest
Biographies
Seal Beach Police Officer Pat Sullivan
Seal Beach Police Officer Sergeant Pat Sullivan was interviewed by Libby Appelgate for the 90th Founders Day celebration in 2005. Her articles were published in the Sun.
“During the 1950’s … Read the rest
Libby Applegate: A teacher of living history:
This story ran in the Sun on February 2, 2018. Although uncredited, we suspect it was one of Elizabeth Kane’s many local profiles she prepared for the Sun.
As Seal … Read the rest
Pioneers Russ and Harriett Carley look to· future
[This article was originally published in April 7, 1985 issue of The Journal.]
By WIiiiam G. Quinn
During the week of May 5-11, Seal Beach will be celebrating its 70th … Read the rest
Chief Mad Wolf’s escapades in Seal Beach remembered
In the first week of April 1926 a Seal Beach resident also known as the Cheyenne Chief Mad Wolf presided at a ceremony where A.R. Glancy, president of the Oakland … Read the rest
Marx Dressler, Seal Beach Schools Superintendent
Teacher, principal and superintendent of the Seal Beach School District, Marx N. Dressler.
Under Dressler’s hard work and leadership from 1946 to 1978, the tiny elementary through intermediate district thrived, … Read the rest