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John Ogden papers, 1896-1905.
BANC MSS 82/63 cLOCAL
Collection Overview

Title:

John Ogden papers, 1896-1905

Creator/Contributor:

Ogden, John., creator

Abstract:

Twenty-three letters written from Tuolumne County, to his wife, Anna, in Berkeley, describe his efforts to homestead on timber land: clearing land, building and furnishing a cabin; assistance of neighbors; attempts at finding outside work to supplement income. Also includes a notebook of personal expenses, l896-1902.

Date:

1896 (issued)

Subject:

n-us-ca
Logging -- California
Homestead law -- California
Log cabins -- California -- Tuolumne County
Tuolumne County (Calif.) -- Description and travel

Note:

Snapshot of John and Anna Ogden removed to Pictorial Collections.

Type:

Account books.
Photographs.

Physical Description:

1 box (.4 linear ft.).

Language:

English

Identifier:

BANC MSS 82/63 cLOCAL

Origin:

California