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Martin C. Briggs papers, 1847-1908.
BANC MSS C-B 415LOCAL
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Title:
Martin C. Briggs papers, 1847-1908Creator/Contributor:
Briggs, Martin C., 1823-1902, creatorAbstract:
Collection contains letters, sermons, and miscellaneous writings of a Methodist minister in California. Letters are chiefly
to R. Burr and were written from Concord, N.H., Boston, the steamship Oregon at sea, and Sacramento. Writings relate to temperance,
travel "sketches", the consitution of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and minutes of church committee meetings. Also includes
miscellaneous legal documents relating to property, mining stock, and other personal papers, as well as Ellen Green Brigg's
book Our pioneer minister's wives.
Date:
1847 (issued)Subject:
Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation.Methodist Church -- California
Temperance
California -- Description and travel
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Type:
Legal instruments.Sermons.
Physical Description:
1 carton, 1 oversize folder (1.25 linear ft.)
Language:
English
Identifier:
BANC MSS C-B 415LOCAL
Origin:
CaliforniaCopyright Note:
COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE :&bAdvance notice required for use.