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Byrne family papers, 1858-1935.
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Title:

Byrne family papers, 1858-1935

Creator/Contributor:

Byrne family., creator

Creator/Contributor:

Hussey, Marguerite Carleton, 1889-

Abstract:

Volume 1: Correspondence of various members of the family concerning overland journey from New Madrid, Missouri, to California in 1859, life in Oakland and Berkeley, and experiences reclaiming a tule farm on Venice Island.
Volume 2: Photocopy of history of the Napoleon Byrne Family, compiled and edited by Marguerite Carleton Hussey. Original in possession of the author.

Date:

1858 (issued)

Subject:

n-us-ca -- n-us-mo
Overland journeys to the Pacific -- Personal narratives
Agriculture -- California
Voyages par terre jusqu'au Pacifique -- Récits personnels
Agriculture -- Californie
Agriculture
Overland journeys to the Pacific
Oakland (Calif.)
Berkeley (Calif.)
Venice Island (Calif.)
New Madrid (Mo.)
California
California -- Berkeley
California -- Oakland
Missouri -- New Madrid
Burns family -- Archives
Burns family

Note:

Also available on microfilm.
In English.
Preferred citation: Byrne family papers, BANC MSS 71/37 c, The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley.

Type:

family papers.
Archives.
Personal narratives.
Family histories.

Physical Description:

microfilm
2 volumes (0.2 linear ft.)
2 microfilm reels : negative (Rich. 591:8-9) and positive

Language:

English

Origin:

California