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Gustavus Esselen was born in 1888.
Gustavus Esselen died in 1952.
shellfish, abalone, fish, and berries
The tribes that lived there were he Esselen and Ohlone Indians
The Esselen lived at Mission San Carlos. They were one of the smallest native tribes
At Mission Soledad, the Esselen people likely consumed a variety of foods that included locally available resources. Their diet would have consisted of native plants, such as acorns, berries, and roots, as well as game from hunting, including deer and small animals. The Spanish influence introduced new foods, such as grains and domesticated animals, which may have been incorporated into their diet during their interactions with the mission. Overall, their food sources reflected a blend of traditional Esselen practices and European influences.