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Contributing Institution:
Society of California Pioneers
Title: Charles E Miller Diary
Creator:
Miller, Charles E, 1852 - ?
Identifier/Call Number: C058771
Physical Description:
1 folder
1 bound diary
Handwritten in ink and pencil, very legible, with extensive original landscape and marine sketches
Date (inclusive): 1879-1880
Abstract: This file contains the hard bound journal, handwritten in ink and pencil, by Charles E. Miller. The book is in good condition
with the spine intact. The hand writing is clear, beautiful, and legible throughout.Some wear has occurred over the years
to the corners of the book, but they do not affect the writing. The journal details the many different cruises that Mr. Miller
was a passenger on between 1879 and 1880.
Language of Material:
English
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This file contains the hard bound journal, handwritten in ink and pencil, by Charles E. Miller. The book is in good condition
with the spine intact. The hand writing is clear, beautiful, and legible throughout. Some wear has occurred over the years
to the corners of the book, but they do not affect the writing. The journal details the many different cruises that Mr. Miller
was a passenger on between 1879 and 1880. He details several cruises on board the yacht "Laura", detailing the passengers
and crew, the weather conditions, and places sailed to and most descriptions are accompanied by a hand drawn sketch detailing
the location. He also describes a "race from Valljeo" in which he vividly recalls a yacht race through San Francisco Bay.
The journal goes on to describe several camping trips to places such as Yosemite, Big Trees, and a trip to Stockton. The entries
describing Yosemite and Big Tres are accompanied by exquisite hand drawn sketches of Vernal Falls and Half Dome.
Existence and Location of Originals
The Society of California Pioneers, 101 Montgomery St., Suite 150, The Presidio of San Francisco, San Francisco CA, 94129
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Source and date of aquisition unknown
Charles E. Miller Diary, The Society of California Pioneers.
Collection is open to research
No conditions on use.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
San Francisco Bay Area (Calif.)--Guidebooks.
Yosemite National Park (Calif.)
St. Francis Yacht Club