Collection context
Summary
- Abstract:
- Folder containing many letters of correspondance between H.W. Bigler, John S. Hittell with Edward C. Kemble, John Bidwell, James M. Hutchings, James Wilson Marshall, and Azariah Smith. Also contains personal accounts of gold discovery and newspaper clippings.
- Extent:
- 1.0 folder John Bidwell's account of the gold discovery; James Wilson Marshall's account of the gold discovery; handwritten letters from John Bidwell, Edward C. Kemble, John S. Hittell, and Azariah Smith; handwritten biography of Marshall's gold discovery (unknown author, 47pgs); handwritten notes from SCP meet 2/1/1893; handwritten letters from SCP members
- Language:
- Preferred citation:
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Gold Discovery Letters. The Society of California Pioneers.
Background
- Scope and content:
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Folder containing many letters of correspondance between H.W. Bigler, John S. Hittell with Edward C. Kemble, John Bidwell, James M. Hutchings, James Wilson Marshall, and Azariah Smith. Also contains personal accounts of gold discovery and newspaper clippings.
- Acquisition information:
- Donor and date of acquisition unknown.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Collection open for research.
- Terms of access:
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There are no restrictions on access.
- Preferred citation:
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Gold Discovery Letters. The Society of California Pioneers.
- Location of this collection:
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300 Fourth StreetSan Francisco, CA 94107, US
- Contact:
- (415) 957-1849 ext. 160