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John Clarence Birdseye papers, 1850-1856.
BANC MSS 86/133 cLOCAL
Collection Overview

Title:

John Clarence Birdseye papers, 1850-1856

Creator/Contributor:

Birdseye, John Clarence, 1826-1894, creator

Creator/Contributor:

Birdseye family.

Creator/Contributor:

Brewer family.

Creator/Contributor:

Benson, Stella, 1892-1933

Creator/Contributor:

Bynner, Witter, 1881-1968

Creator/Contributor:

Brewer, William Augustus.

Abstract:

Primarily correspondence addressed to his family describing his gold mining experiences, running a sawmill, and other events in his life in California. Also included are correspondence, clippings, sketches, and genealogical material pertaining to the Birdseye and Brewer families. Featured are notable correspondents: Stella Benson, Witter Bynner and William Augustus Brewer.

Date:

1850 (issued)

Subject:

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Sawmill workers -- California
Gold mines and mining -- California
Travailleurs des scieries -- Californie
Gold mines and mining
Sawmill workers
California

Type:

Sketches.
Genealogies.

Physical Description:

1 box (.5 linear ft.)

Language:

English

Identifier:

BANC MSS 86/133 cLOCAL

Origin:

California