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Hilgard family papers, [ca. 1848-1945].
BANC MSS C-B 972LOCAL
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Hilgard family papers, [ca. 1848-1945]Creator/Contributor:
Hilgard family., creatorAbstract:
Primarily papers of soil scientist Eugene W. Hilgard relating to his work on the Northern Transcontinental Survey, with the
U.S. Census in 1880 and as professor, University of California College of Agriculture. Included are letters, manuscripts of
his writings, subject files, lecture notes, accounts, personalia, clippings, etc.
Also in the collection: a few papers of his father, Theodor E. Hilgard, including photocopy of a letter from the Marquis de
Lafayette; papers of his brother Julius E. Hilgard concerning his work with the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey; papers of
his brother Theodore C. Hilgard, some of which relate to the magnetic survey; and papers of his daughters, Alice and Louise,
primarily letters of condolence on the death of their father.
Date:
1848 (issued)Subject:
n-us-caHilgard, Eugene W. (Eugene Woldemar) -- 1833-1916
marquis de -- Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier -- 1757-1834
Hilgard, Alice Rosa, 1872-
Hilgard, Theodor Erasmus -- 1790-1873
U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey.
University of California (1868-1952). -- College of Agriculture.
Geomagnetism
Viticulture -- California
Agriculture
Soils
Geology
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COLLECTION STORED IN PART OFF-SITE: Advanced notice required for use.
Related collection: Eugene W. Hilgard field notebooks (BANC MSS 2000/126 c).
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Type:
Manuscripts for publication.Physical Description:
32 boxes, 33 volumes, 7 cartons, 1 package of glass slides, 5 oversize folders.
Language:
English
Identifier:
BANC MSS C-B 972LOCAL
Origin:
CaliforniaCopyright Note:
COLLECTION STORED IN PART OFF-SITE: Advanced notice required for use.