The Bloody Eighteen-Fifties: Law and Order in Early San Luis Obispo County
Local History from Historian Manny Silva, Morro Bay, Los Osos, CA
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		The Bloody Eighteen-Fifties: Law and Order in Early San Luis Obispo County was the title of a presentation given by Manny Silva (contact Manny Silva at vigilante1858 at aol dot com)  on February 20, 2006 10:15AM - Noon. View a slide show of photos taken at the Feb. 20, 2006 presentation
	Description:  We all know San Luis Obispo as a peaceful place to live, but such wasn’t always the case!  The first decade of the county’s existence was quite lawless, and violence was commonplace.  Come hear the history of early county lawmen, the infamous Jack Powers Gang, and the San Luis Obispo Vigilance Committee. Firearms and other implements of the period will be displayed and explained. Biography: Manny Silva is Historical Preservation Committee Chairman, Native Sons of the Golden West Parlor Number 290, San Luis Obispo.  A native of San Luis Obispo, he became interested in local Outlaw-Lawman folklore at a young age. He is a career peace officer and resides in Los Osos with his wife Kim, and daughters Kaysha, Lauren, and Erin.

Manny has graciously volunteered to let us publish his supporting materials in the following sections.
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	San Luis Obispo County 19th Century Outlaw-Lawman History Timetable Word Version  (HTML Version) (.pdf version) 9 pages -- Prepared by Manny Silva 2006.  All rights reserved.
	San Luis Obispo County History   Word Version (HTML Version)  (.pdf version) 2 pages -- Sources: “”1883 history of San Luis Obispo” by Myron Angel and “Journey of Justice” by Gary Hoving
	The Mission San Miguel Murders  Word Version (HTML Version)  (.pdf version) 2 pages -- Sources: "1883 History of San Luis Obispo County" by Myron Angel;  "1917 History of San Luis Obispo County" by Mrs. Annie L. Morrison and John H. Haydon; "Our Violent Past", New Times magazine, Sept. 9, 2004 issue. Written by Manny Silva, 2004.  All rights reserved.
	The 1892 Cayucos Bank Hold-up   Word Version (HTML Version)  (.pdf version) 2 pages -- Adapted from an article in "History of San Luis Obispo and Environs"  [1917] by Mrs. Annie L. Morrison and John H. Haydon.  Written by Manny Silva, 2004.  All rights reserved.
	Dana Adobe (flyer)  Word Version (HTML Version)  (.pdf version) 2 pages -- Sources:  "Blonde Ranchero”, by Don Juan Dana and "1883 History of San Luis Obispo County", by Myron Angel.  Written by Manny Silva, 2004.  All rights reserved
	History of the Bowie Knife  Word Version (HTML Version)  (.pdf version) 6 pages -- Manny Silva  2003.  All Rights Reserved.
	California Rangers  Word Version (HTML Version)  (.pdf version) 2 pages -- Manny Silva, August 2004.  All Rights Reserved.
	Colt's Paterson and Walker Revolvers  Word Version (HTML Version)  (.pdf version) 2 pages -- Manny Silva. All Rights Reserved.
	The Ranger Pistol   Word Version (HTML Version)  (.pdf version) 2 pages --  Prepared by Manny Silva, 2006.  All rights reserved.
	The Springfield Rifle  Word Version (HTML Version)  (.pdf version) 3 pages -- Prepared by Manny Silva, 2006.  All rights reserved.
	List of Recommended Books and Websites Word Version (.rtf version) (HTML Version)  (.pdf version)
	A good source for Old West Clip Art is http://members.memlane.com/gromboug/
	Check out the Santa Lucia Sportsmen's website in Atascadero  http://www.santaluciasportsmen.org/ They held a black powder rendezvous in April 2006.  Manny said "This is a good opportunity to see the old charcoal burners in action... There should be some mortars and cannon's there too."
	7th Annual Rancho Nipomo Heritage Day -- May 20, 2006 (description and related photos)
	Native Indians & The Gold Rush:  A California Holocaust WordPerfect Version  Word Version  HTML Version .pdf Version

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