Bushnell (Daniel Edwin) Journal, 1862

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Summary

Title:
Daniel Edwin Bushnell Journal
Dates:
1862
Creators:
Bushnell, Daniel Edwin, Rev
Abstract:
Rev Daniel Edwin Bushnell travelled overland by wagon train from Pennsylvannia to California in 1862. His journal, handwritten in ink, is described by the author on the opening page as follows: "My trip to California and what I saw and heard on the way, on the sights and shades of a trip overland to the "Golden Shores". Written from notes taken each day over our 5 month pilgrimage." There is a photo of Bushnell in the front of the journal and it is signed "Rev D. Edwin Bushnell, Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Sonoma, Cal, July 28th, 1864. Though sometimes difficult to read, this handwritten daily description of the toil, travail and challenges of the trip West by Wagon Trail is richly descriptive of the country crossed and contains many interesting stories of life on the trail. The daily journal covers the time period from May 5 to September 6, 1852 beginning in Pennsylvania and ending at Humbolt City, Nevada Territory. There is a suppliment describing the journey from Humbolt to the Truckee River.
Extent:
1 folder 1 Leather Bound lined Journal
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Daniel Edwin Bushnell Journal, The Society of California Pioneers.

Background

Scope and content:

Rev Daniel Edwin Bushnell travelled overland by wagon train from Pennsylvannia to California in 1862. His journal, handwritten in ink, is described by the author on the opening page as follows: "My trip to California and what I saw and heard on the way, on the sights and shades of a trip overland to the "Golden Shores". Written from notes taken each day over our 5 month pilgrimage."

There is a photo of Bushnell in the front of the journal and it is signed "Rev D. Edwin Bushnell, Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Sonoma, Cal, July 28th, 1864.

Though sometimes difficult to read, this handwritten daily description of the toil, travail and challenges of the trip West by Wagon Trail is richly descriptive of the country crossed and contains many interesting stories of life on the trail.

The daily journal covers the time period from May 5 to September 6, 1852 beginning in Pennsylvania and ending at Humbolt City, Nevada Territory. There is a suppliment describing the journey from Humbolt to the Truckee River.

Biographical / historical:

Not much biogaphical infornmation can be found about Rev. Bushnell. According to the flyer contained in the file Mr. Bushnell became pastor of Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Sonoma, Ca.

Acquisition information:
Donor and date of acquisition unknown
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
John Davis
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2021-08-30 21:29:32 +0000 .

Access and use

Restrictions:

Collection open for research

Terms of access:

There are no restrictions on access

Preferred citation:

Daniel Edwin Bushnell Journal, The Society of California Pioneers.

Location of this collection:
300 Fourth Street
San Francisco, CA 94107, US
Contact:
(415) 957-1849 ext. 160
mmdevine@californiapioneers.org
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