This website has information that can be used by many people--students in high school and middle school, college and graduate students, teachers, parents, researchers, and community members.

It tells the story of Charlotta Bass, a crusading journalist and extraordinary political activist who fought for civil rights for many decades in the first part of the twentieth century. It also has research resources that can be used to learn about Bass in more detail, including photos, documents and memorabilia, a bibliography, and links to sites that provide background information on some of the terms, events, and people mentioned on this site.

Teachers and students (of all ages) can use this website to learn how to conduct research using primary documents, and to gain new insights into Los Angeles history by studying about Charlotta Bass, a truly exemplary individual and important local figure.

Learn about using primary sources...

A curriculum designed for the third grade is currently available (PDF). Additional classroom-ready materials and education resources will be added to the site over time, so please keep checking back. We also invite parents and teachers to contact us here at the Southern California Library to provide feedback on the types of resources that might be helpful.

Download a Charlotta Bass curriculum... (PDF)