William Woodhead Collection, 1860-1881

1860-1881


Descriptive Summary

Title: William Woodhead Collection, 1860-1881
Dates: 1860-1881
Collection Number: GC 1209
Creator/Collector:
Extent: .5 linear ft.
Repository: Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
Abstract: 12 letters written by William Woodhead (except one by Thomas [Woodhead]) to their mother and sister. William Woodhead wrote of various job experiences in Three Rivers, Michigan (foundry, papermaking, etc.); his broken engagement which motivated him to re-enlist in the army; his later experiences as a guard in the Michigan State Prison (Jackson); and various other topics. Thomas [presumably William's brother] wrote one letter in which he describes the Chicago fire in 1871.
Language of Material: English

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Preferred Citation

William Woodhead Collection, 1860-1881. Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

Scope and Content of Collection

12 letters written by William Woodhead (except one by Thomas [Woodhead]) to their mother and sister. William Woodhead wrote of various job experiences in Three Rivers, Michigan (foundry, papermaking, etc.); his broken engagement which motivated him to re-enlist in the army; his later experiences as a guard in the Michigan State Prison (Jackson); and various other topics. Thomas [presumably William's brother] wrote one letter in which he describes the Chicago fire in 1871.