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W. K. Weare papers, circa 1880.
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Title:
W. K. Weare papers, circa 1880Creator/Contributor:
Weare, W. K., creatorAbstract:
Autograph manuscript of Weare's unpublished autobiography (662 pages), and miscellaneous poetry, prose and letters.
Date:
188u (issued)Subject:
Weare, W. K -- ArchivesWeare, W. K
Pioneers -- California -- Biography
Poets, American -- California -- 19th century
American poetry -- 19th century
Note:
W.K. Weare papers, BANC MSS 92/108 c, The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley.
California and Nevada pioneer. Born 1823; arrived in California, 1850. Mined gold in Nevada City. Moved to Nevada in 1863
with the silver discoveries. Lived in American Flat (outside Virginia City) where he mined silver and was active in Republican
Party politics. Returned to San Francisco in 1874. Poet; author of "Songs of the Western Shore."
In English.
Type:
Autobiographies.Manuscripts for publication.
Biographies.
Physical Description:
print
1 box (.4 linear ft.)
Language:
English