Description
Primarily papers of lawyer and author Theodore H. Hittell--letters, journal of voyage to California, 1855, biographical sketches,
legal papers, and MSS of his writings (including unpublished account of Walker's Nicaragua filibuster and history of California
Academy of Sciences); some papers of his wife, Elise Wiehe Hittell, including a few items pertaining to Ladies' Silk Culture
Society of California; some papers of his brother, John Shertzer Hittell, journalist and author (a few letters and MSS, notes,
financial papers, etc.); and miscellaneous papers of other members of the family.
Background
The Hittell family papers consist primarily of the papers of Theodore Henry Hittell, but include also some papers of his wife,
Elise Wiehe Hittell; his brother, John Shertzer Hittell; and other members of the family.
Extent
Number of containers: 6 cartons, 1 box, 1 volume
Linear feet: ca. 9
Restrictions
Copyright has not been assigned to The Bancroft Library. All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts
must be submitted in writing to the Head of Public Services. Permission for publication is given on behalf of The Bancroft
Library as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which
must also be obtained by the reader.
Availability
Collection is open for research.