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Californian and Western Manuscripts Collection
M0119
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Language of Material:
English
Contributing Institution:
Department of Special Collections and University Archives
Title: Californian and Western Manuscripts collection
Creator:
Hichborn, Franklin
Creator:
Jones, William Carey
Creator:
Alvarado, Juan B.
Creator:
Wheeler, Alfred
Identifier/Call Number: M0119
Physical Description:
7 Linear Feet
(14 boxes)
Date (inclusive): ca. 1760-1973
Abstract: Small collections and miscellaneous single items pertaining to various periods, persons, and phases of California history
(1760-1963). Includes letters, journals, diaries, reports, financial and legal documents, pictures and maps, some typescripts
and photostats. General subject matter includes description and travel, politics, economics, social issues, biographical information,
exploration, mining, and the military. Specific subject areas covered include the British Consulate in San Francisco, the
California election of 1884, Spanish in California, and individuals such as Franklin Hichborn, W. C. Jones, Juan B. Alvarado,
and Alfred Wheeler.
Collection is open for research; materials must be requested at least 36 hours in advance of intended use.
While Special Collections is the owner of the physical and digital items, permission to examine collection materials is not
an authorization to publish. These materials are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study. Any transmission
or reproduction beyond that allowed by fair use requires permission from the owners of rights, heir(s) or assigns. Most of
these materials are believed to be in the public domain. There are no restrictions on use of public domain materials.
Californian and Western Manuscripts collection, M0119. Dept. of Special Collections, Stanford Libraries, Stanford, Calif.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Multiple sources. Some material probably part of Pacific Slope and other collections originally.
This collection of small collections and miscellaneous single items pertaining to various periods and persons and phases of
California history includes letters, journals, diaries, reports, financial and legal documents, pictures and maps, some typescripts
and photostats. General subject matter includes description and travel, politics, economics, social issues, biographical information,
exploration, mining, and the military. Specific subject areas covered include the British Consulate in San Francisco, the
California election of 1884, Spanish in California, and individuals such as Franklin Hichborn, W. C. Jones, Juan B. Alvarado,
and Alfred Wheeler.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Mission--California
Spanish mission buildings--United States.
Vigilance committees--California.
California--Description and travel--1848-1869.
California--History--1846-1850.
California--History--1850-1950.
California--History--To 1846.
California--Exploration.
Columbia (Calif.)
Point Lobos Reserve.
San Francisco (Calif.)
Alvarado, Juan Bautista, 1809-1882.
Borel, M. Antoine, 1840-1915.
Burlingame, Anson, 1820-1870.
Fillmore, Millard, 1800-1874.
Hichborn, Franklin
Holton, Susan Burlingame.
Hutchings, J. M. (James Mason),1820-1902.
Johnson, Hiram, 1866-1945.
Jones, William Carey
Melville, Frederick John, 1882-1940.
Stephenson, Terry E.
Tilden, Charles Lee.
Waterman, Edwin R.
Webster, Daniel, 1782-1852.
Wheeler, Alfred, 1822-1903.
Whitney, Charlotte Anita.
Wright, William Lawton.
Zamara, Epigmenio.
Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Borel, Alfred and Co.