- José Eusebio Boronda
- William Hartnell (1798-1854)
- William Hartnell: The Hero and His Colleges, by Sean F. Roney.
- Narration of the Distinguished California Matron, Doña Teresa de La Guerra de Hartnell, dictated March 12, 1875 in the Alizal Ranch and checked March 21, of the same month in the same ranch, by Enrique Cerruti.
- Did W.E.P. Hartnell Establish The First College In California?, by Robert B. Johnston
- Pat Hathaway
- David Jacks (1822-1909)
- Robinson Jeffers (1887-1962)
- Thomas O. Larkin (1802-1858)
- Jacob P. Leese (1809-1892)
- Isabella Meadows (1846-1935)
- James Meadows (1817-1902)
- Henry Miller (1891-1980)
- William B. Post (1830-1908)
- Father Junípero Serra (1713-1784)
- David Spence (1798-1875)
- Claus Spreckels (1828-1908)
- John Steinbeck (1902-1968)
- Alberto Trescony (?-1892)
- James (Santiago) Watson (1800-1863)
- Thomas (Tomás) Watson (1834-1910)
The articles in this section were written by several authors between 1995 and 2005. Many pages are identified as “under construction,” and additional essays were planned but not completed. These articles reflect the available information and historical perspectives of the authors and the time when they were written. They have not been revised or updated. They do not necessarily represent the views of the Monterey County Historical Society, its board, volunteers, or staff.