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Hyde (William Birelie) papers
M0267  
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Description
California surveyor and engineer. Worked for both the Central Pacific and Southern Pacific railroads; later for the San Francisco Water Works Company.
Background
William Birelie Hyde was born February 14, 1842, in or near Baltimore, Md., the second child of Oliver Hyde, Jr. and Harriet Kean Hyde. He and his family traveled overland to California either in 1851 or in 1853, and settled in Benicia, where he later attended the Benicia Collegiate Institute. After attending the Rensellear Polytechnic Institute at Troy, N.Y., Hyde graduated with distinction in 1861.
Extent
3.5 Linear Feet (8 boxes)
Restrictions
These materials are believed to be in the public domain. There are no restrictions on use of public domain materials.
Availability
Open for research. Note that material must be requested at least 36 hours in advance of intended use.