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George Gridley papers, 1850-1859.
BANC MSS 82/62 cLOCAL
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Title:
George Gridley papers, 1850-1859Creator/Contributor:
Gridley, George, 1830-1907, creatorCreator/Contributor:
Gridley, John.Creator/Contributor:
Ray, Daniel.Abstract:
Letters written by Gridley and his brother, John, to family members in Illinois, describing their journey overland to California;
mining in Northern California gold fields; experiences as proprietors of several general stores and boarding houses; the gold
trade; and cattle ranching. Also included is an introductory essay by Gridley's great-grandson, Daniel Ray, in 1981.
Date:
1850 (issued)Subject:
n-us-caOverland journeys to the Pacific
Gold mines and mining -- California
Cattle trade -- California
Voyages par terre jusqu'au Pacifique
Cattle trade
Economic history
Gold mines and mining
Overland journeys to the Pacific
California -- Economic conditions
Californie -- Conditions économiques
California
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Originals in private possession.
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1 portfolio
Language:
English
Identifier:
BANC MSS 82/62 cLOCAL