Biography

Mary Jo Ignoffo specializes in California and local history, with particular interest in bringing historical topics to a broad public forum. She has authored books, curated museum exhibits, given lectures and workshops, and published articles in magazines and newspapers. Her book Gold Rush Politics was chosen by the California State Senate as its Sesquicentennial commemoration.

Ignoffo writes and works with history museums as well as collaborating with the California History Center. She teaches for the De Anza College history department.

Visit my personal website at www.maryjoignoffo.com

Courses Taught at De Anza

• US History, 20th Century (HIST 17C)
• Topics in California Political and Diplomatic History (HIST 051)
• Topics in History of Transportation in California (HIST 052)
• Topics in California Historical Sites and Monuments (HIST 053)
• Significant Californians (HIST 054)
• Community History (HIST 107)

Education

• B.A. in Religious Studies
• M.A. in U.S. History