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Charles C. Derby diaries : mss. and typescripts, 1911-1941.
BANC MSS 95/14 cLOCAL
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Title:

Charles C. Derby diaries : mss. and typescripts, 1911-1941

Creator/Contributor:

Derby, Charles C. (Charles Campbell), -1942 or 1943, creator

Abstract:

Diaries, manuscript and typescript, providing details of Derby's work as a mining superintendent in Nevada City, Calif. (1911-1913), as a rancher in San Jose (Santa Clara County) Calif. (1923-1941), and yachting on San Francisco Bay.

Date:

1911 (issued)

Subject:

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Mines and mineral resources -- California -- Nevada County
Orchards -- California -- San Jose
Agriculture -- California -- Santa Clara County -- History
Yachting -- California -- San Francisco Bay
Vergers -- Californie -- San Jose
Agriculture
Mines and mineral resources
Orchards
Yachting
San Jose (Calif.) -- History
Nevada City (Calif.) -- History
California -- Nevada City
California -- Nevada County
California -- San Jose
California -- Santa Clara County
Pacific Ocean -- San Francisco Bay

Note:

Charles Campbell Derby was superintendent of mines in Nevada City, Calif., 1911-1913. Previously he had been superintendent at the Almaden Mines in Virginia City, Nevada. He owned a fruit ranch in San Jose from 1923 to 1941, and died in 1942 or 1943. His wife was Mary Derby, and he had three children, Maraquita, Tom, and Eleanor.

Type:

History.

Physical Description:

19 volumes in 1 box (.4 linear ft.)

Language:

English

Identifier:

BANC MSS 95/14 cLOCAL

Origin:

California