Kevin Starr
Kevin Starr
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Full Name and Common Aliases
Kevin Thomas Starr was an American author, historian, and academic who wrote extensively on the history of California.
Birth and Death Dates
Born: October 6, 1940
Died: July 18, 2017 (at age 76)
Nationality and Profession(s)
American; Author, Historian, Academic
Kevin Starr was a renowned author, historian, and academic who dedicated his life to studying and writing about the history of California. He was a leading authority on Western American history and was known for his insightful and engaging writings.
Early Life and Background
Kevin Starr grew up in Oakland, California, where he developed an early interest in history. His family's move to Southern California during World War II had a profound impact on his perspective as a historian. He studied at the University of California, Berkeley, where he earned his Bachelor's degree, and later went on to earn his Master's degree from the same institution.
Major Accomplishments
Starr's most notable contributions to the field of history include:
Serving as the State Librarian of California (1993-2001)
Writing a multi-volume history of California, _"Americans and the California Dream,"_ which was widely praised by critics and historians alike
Authoring numerous other books on various aspects of American and Western historyNotable Works or Actions
Some of Starr's most notable works include:
"The Only Good Indians" (1990) - a study of the relationships between Native Americans and European-Americans in California during the 19th century
* "Endangered Dreams: The Great Depression in California" (1996) - an examination of the impact of the Great Depression on California's economy, politics, and culture
Impact and Legacy
Kevin Starr's work had a significant impact on our understanding of California's history. His writing brought to life the complexities and nuances of the state's past, shedding light on its development as a major cultural and economic force in the United States.
Starr was also dedicated to preserving and promoting California's rich cultural heritage through his work at the State Library. During his tenure, he oversaw numerous initiatives aimed at making historical resources more accessible to the public, including digitization projects and educational programs.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
Kevin Starr is widely quoted and remembered for his insightful and engaging writings on California's history. His work continues to be studied by historians and scholars today, offering a unique perspective on the state's development and its place in American society.
As an authority on Western American history, Starr's writings have had a lasting impact on our understanding of this complex and fascinating region. Through his writing and academic work, he has inspired new generations of historians and researchers to explore the rich cultural heritage of California.
By continuing to read, study, and quote from Kevin Starr's works, we can gain a deeper appreciation for the complexities and nuances of California's history, as well as the enduring legacy of this remarkable individual.
Quotes by Kevin Starr
The earthquake cleared out one San Francisco -- which was the dominant place in California -- and replaced it with another. It accelerated the modernization of California.
All things considered, she would have to be the most conspicuous and influential of the first ladies in the history of the state.
A city where everyone seemed to live in a bungalow on a broad avenue lined with palm, pepper or eucalyptus trees, where there was never any snow.
If the Pilgrims had landed in Santa Monica Bay rather than Boston, we'd have six states out here!
In the luxuriance of a bowl of grapes set out in ritual display, in a bottle of wine, the soil and sunshine of California reached millions for whom that distant place would henceforth be envisioned as a sun-graced land resplendent with the goodness of the fruitful earth.
For a number of years, I taught an architectural history course for developers in the master of real estate development program at USC and returned, again and again, to this point: namely, that developers, in exercising their decisive influence on the built environment, had to be considered as primary forces in the evolution of California.
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We go forth and we get a government finally worthy of the extraordinary creativity of the private sector, ... How? I'm not running for office. It's not my job to say how.
We have a lot of concerns. (We're concerned) with the well-being of the city as well as the employees. It's never easy when you're dealing with a city whose employees are not getting a raise.