Papers on the Bear Flag ..., 1844-1878

Summary

Abstract:

Papers obtained by H.H. Bancroft for his History of California, documenting the capture and occupation of Sonoma in 1846, M.G. Vallejo's imprisonment, and events leading to his release.

Extent:

Number of containers: 1 vol. Number of microfilm reels: 1

Language:

Collection materials are in English and Spanish

Background

Physical location:

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Related resources

Other descriptive data:

These Papers, presented to Hubert Howe Bancroft by M. G. Vallejo document the 1846 capture and occupation of Sonoma, Vallejo's imprisonment, and events leading to his release. Included are a few manuscripts that do not pertain to the Bear Flag Revolt.

A chronological calendar of the documents and an index follow.

Location of this collection:

UC Berkeley, Bancroft Library

University of California, Berkeley, The Bancroft Library

Berkeley, CA 94720-6000, US

Contact:

510-642-6481

bancref-library@berkeley.edu

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