Descriptive Summary
Access
Publication Rights
Preferred Citation
Biography / Administrative History
Scope and Content of Collection
Indexing Terms
Descriptive Summary
Title: J. Ross Browne collection
Dates: 1851-1861
Bulk Dates: 1858-1878
Collection number: MSS 108
Creator:
J. Ross Browne
Collector:
Albert Shumate
Collection Size: 0.25 linear feet
Repository:
University of the Pacific. Library. Holt-Atherton Dept. of
Special Collections
Stockton, California 95211
Abstract: The collection consists of J. Ross Browne's
correspondence, biographical material, and published reports on mining,
irrigation, Native American affairs, railroads and California history.
Physical location: For current information on the location
of these materials, please consult the library's online catalog.
Languages: Languages represented in the collection:
English
Access
Collection open for research.
Publication Rights
Permission for publication is given on behalf of Special Collections as
the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply
permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the
researcher.
Preferred Citation
J. Ross Browne collection . MSS 108. Holt-Atherton Department of Special
Collections, University of the Pacific Library.
Biography / Administrative History
J. Ross Browne (1821-1875) was born near Dublin, Ireland and immigrated
with his family to America in 1833. He was a nineteenth century author,
adventurer, artist, and government agent. Browne was considered to be one of
the most widely traveled and versatile writers of his time. He also illustrated
many of his own works. It is said he influenced the work of Mark Twain. In
1849, Browne came to California to report the proceedings of California's
Constitutional Convention. He became an agent for the Treasury Department and
surveyed custom houses and mints, reporting on irregularities. He also looked
into Indian and Land Office affairs.
Scope and Content of Collection
The collection consists of J. Ross Browne's correspondence, biographical
material, and published reports on mining, irrigation, Native American affairs,
railroads and California history. The bulk of the material is from 1858-78.
Indexing Terms
The following terms have been used to index the description of this
collection in the library's online public access catalog.
Indians of North America - California - Social
conditions
Gold mines and mining - California
Silver mines and mining - Nevada
California - History - Sources
California - Politics and government - 1850-1950