Title:

Autobiography and Reminiscence of James Edgar Fowler, Oakland, 1901.

Institutional Records Digitization Project: Reminiscences of Early Pioneers: 1900-1904

Description:

Autobiographies and Reminiscences of California Pioneers, p. 101-106, Vol. 4. This is a typed transcript of the member's autobiographical reminiscence created as an institutional record for the Society of California Pioneers. This reminiscence includes a reference to a photograph of the member in a set of bound volumes, but there is no longer a photograph of this member in our collection. This reminiscence covers the period of James Edgar Fowler's life from 1849 to 1892. It details Mr. Fowler's work history and mentions his civic and religious affiliations. A description of his journey to California is given, as well as his first experiences in the state. Some geographic information is given pertaining to his time spent mining. Following the autobiographical portion of the reminiscence is a small section titled, "Bell from the Ship Tonquin" that discusses the old bell from a ship that sunk in San Francisco Bay in 1849. J.E. Fowler had possession of the bell and donated it to The Society of California Pioneers.

Creator/Contributor:

Fowler, James Edgar, b. 1828, creator

Date:

1901 (issued)

Contributing Institution:

Society of California Pioneers