Ostermeier-Comm ap Catesby Jones Collection, 1806-1967

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Summary

Title:
Ostermeier-Comm ap Catesby Jones Collection
Dates:
1806-1967
Creators:
Abstract:
Extent:
29 newspapers in 2 flat boxes.
Language:
Preferred citation:

Ostermeier-Comm ap Catesby Jones Collection. Monterey Public Library, California History Room Archives

Background

Scope and content:

Three series. Series I: Newspapers, 1806-1852, reporting on Jones's career and especially Jones', believing that the United States and Mexico were at war, mistaken seizure of Monterey on October 20, 1842, and his formal apology to the Mexican government of California. Series II is an album of newspaper clippings pertaining to the Commodore Thomas ap Catesby Jones Society with an article about Jones written by Ostermeier. Series III contains three small oil illustrations, by Ostermeier, of Jones' capture of Monterey.

Acquisition information:
Gift from the estate of Simeon L. Ostermeier in 2004.

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid created by Monterey Public Library, California History Room Archives staff.
Date Prepared:
1806-1967
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:54 p.m.

Access and use

Restrictions:

Access by appointment only; contact Local History Librarian or designated staff.

Terms of access:

Reproduction by Local History Librarian or other designated staff; may be restricted due to condition of the materials.

Preferred citation:

Ostermeier-Comm ap Catesby Jones Collection. Monterey Public Library, California History Room Archives

Location of this collection:
625 Pacific Street
Monterey, CA 93940, US
Contact:
(831) 646-2091
libchr@monterey.gov
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