Hodgkins (Pilsbury) Memoir., 1890-1900

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Summary

Title:
Pilsbury Hodgkins Memoir
Dates:
1890-1900
Creators:
Hodgkins, Pilsbury, 1825-1892
Abstract:
The file contains the 58-page typewritten and signed autobiography of Pilsbury Hodgkins, with multiple transcribed obituaries added at the end, resulting in a total of 71 pages. It is typed on paper that is in good condition, detailing the life of Mr. Hodgkins, a.k.a. Chips. He was born in Maine on February 17, 1825, and he writes about his time on the family farm, his move to Boston, his eventual move to San Francisco in search of gold in 1849, and resulting career with Wells Fargo. His mining operation was in the town of Jamestown, Tuolumne County.
Extent:
1 folder 1 Folder( 1 typescript of original diary, 71 pages)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

The Pillsbury Hodgkins Memoir. The Society of California Pioneers

Background

Scope and content:

The file contains the 58-page typewritten and signed autobiography of Pilsbury Hodgkins, with multiple transcribed obituaries added at the end, resulting in a total of 71 pages. It is typed on paper that is in good condition, detailing the life of Mr. Hodgkins, a.k.a. Chips. He was born in Maine on February 17, 1825, and he writes about his time on the family farm, his move to Boston, and his eventual move to San Francisco in search of gold in 1849. His mining operation was in the town of Jamestown, Tuolumne County. After his attempt at mining for gold, he got a job as an expressman for Wells Fargo from 1857 to 1891. Also included in the file is a poem called "CHIPS", a manuscript of a song called "Chips, the Messenger", a typed manuscript from the San Francisco Chronicle entitled "Chips is Dead" dated September 6, 1892, an account of Hodgkins's death in The Daily Republican from September 7, 1892, an account of his funeral from The Stockton Independent on September 8, 1892, and a short obituary from The Seaport News on September 10, 1892.

Biographical / historical:

Pilsbury Hodgkins was born on Februrary 17th, 1825 in Nobleboro, Maine. In 1848, he left for California, working his passage as a carpenter on the ship "York" of the Pacific Company. He arrived in California in 1849 and worked at a variety of sites, including Jamestown and Soldier's Gulch. In addition to mining for gold, he went to work as an expressman for Reynolds Express in 1851, turning tis into his full-time occupation by 1853. From 1857 to 1870, he worked for Wells Fargo on a steamer between Stockton and San Francisco. From 1870 to 1877, he worked between San Diego and San Francisco. He eventually settled in Stockton and was a lifetime member of the Society of California Pioneers.

Acquisition information:
Donor and Date of acquisition unknown
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About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
J. Davis
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2019-07-22 22:49:55 +0000 .

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Restrictions:

Collection Open for Research

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Preferred citation:

The Pillsbury Hodgkins Memoir. 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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