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Jonathan Frost Locke papers, 1825-1856.
BANC MSS C-B 608LOCALBANC FILM 3085LOCAL
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Title:

Jonathan Frost Locke papers, 1825-1856

Creator/Contributor:

Locke, Jonathan Frost, 1806-, creator

Creator/Contributor:

Locke, George Adams., Correspondent.

Abstract:

Contents: diary, 1849, of voyage from Boston to San Francisco, with accounts at end for 1856; letters (some written on illustrated lettersheets), including a few from his son George A. Locke who accompanied him, describing voyage, mining in Calaveras Co., life in San Francisco and mention of the closing of the banks there. Also included: family letters from relatives and friends in the East.

Date:

1825 (issued)

Subject:

Voyages to the Pacific coast
Gold mines and mining -- California
Banks and banking -- California
Illustrated letterheads and lettersheets
Calaveras County (Calif.)
San Francisco (Calif.) -- Description and travel

Note:

Copy of Jonathan Frost Lock Diary, box 1, folder 76 : also available on microfilm with call number BANC FILM 3085.

Type:

Letterheads.
Diaries.
Pictorial lettersheets.

Physical Description:

2 boxes and 1 oversize folder.
1 microfilm reel : negative (BNEG Box 3260) and positive.

Language:

English

Identifier:

BANC MSS C-B 608LOCAL
BANC FILM 3085LOCAL

Origin:

California