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Pony Express Centennial documents, 1958.
MANUSCRIPTSMCII : Box 34 : Folder 7
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Title:
Pony Express Centennial documents, 1958Pony Express Centennial
Abstract:
Documents relating to the Organizational Committee of the California Pony Express Centennial Organization, with envelope from
the office of California Governor Goodwin J. Knight addressed to former State Library California Section supervisor Caroline
Wenzel. Documents include meeting minutes form December 5, 1958, articles of incorporation, and bylaws.
Date:
1958 (issued)Subject:
n-us-caWenzel, Caroline -- 1886-1959
Pony Express Centennial Association.
Note:
Caroline Wenzel (1886-1959) was Supervising Librarian of the California State Library's California History Section from 1933
to 1952, did much to make the section's materials more accessible to the public, and herself became an expert on California
History.
The California Pony Express Centennial Organization was formed in 1958 to plan events and activities for the 1960 Pony Express
centennial. Subsequent activities included reenactments of the Pony Express rides, and the crowning of a Pony Express Queen.
Pony Express Centennial.
Unrestricted. Please credit California State Library.
Physical Description:
print
1 file folder; 14 ℓ x 9 ư in.
Language:
English
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Unrestricted. Please credit California State Library.