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Descriptive Summary
Title: John Cook Collection
Dates: 1908-1947
Collection Number: ARC 573
Creator/Collector:
John Cook
Leonard Hansen
Extent: 1 legal sized document box
Repository:
Monterey Public Library
Monterey, California 93940
Abstract: John Cook, born June 14, 1824 in Plymouth England. Cook, was a sailor and carpenter. He arrived in Honolulu in September 16,
1844 and, with the exception of several months residing in California, he spent the rest of his life on the islands. He went
to California, originally to mine for gold, but then worked under John C. Fremont to subdue the San Francisco vigilante group,
the “Hounds.” He was shot in the neck. While nursing his own injuries as well as those of his friend, he came into possession
of the American flag which allegedly General Fremont raised over Monterey prior to Commodore Sloat’s landing on July 7th,
1846, to take the capital of California. Cook returned to Honolulu where he spent the rest of his life as a carpenter. He
died on the island of Maui, February 3, 1916.
Language of Material: English
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By appointment only; Contact Local History Librarian or designated staff
Publication Rights
Reproduction by Local History Librarian or designated staff; may be restricted due to condition of material.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item]. John Cook Collection. Collection Number: ARC 573. Monterey Public Library
Acquisition Information
Anonymous donation.
Scope and Content of Collection
This collection contains: handwritten letters, handwritten copy of John Cook’s obituary, a pamphlet and two photographs.
Indexing Terms
Letters
American Flag
Photographs
Obituary
Newspaper Article
Pamphlet
Smith, Nellie
Cook, John
Hansen, Leonard
Hawaii
Monterey Peninsula, California
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