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James Parker diaries, 1891-1919.
BANC MSS 2004/120 cLOCAL
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Title:
James Parker diaries, 1891-1919Creator/Contributor:
Parker, James, 1881-, creatorCreator/Contributor:
West, Charles Nathan, 1822-approximately 1912Creator/Contributor:
West, Andrew Lauder, 1887-Creator/Contributor:
Parker, Luther.Abstract:
Includes 17 diaries written by James Parker growing up on a family farm near Chico, Calif. Records daily life of growing up
on a farm and then on a career in teaching and school administration. Also includes photocopies of Luther Parker's family
history of moving to Calif. and an account with Calif. Indians, two family memoirs of Charles Nathan West and Andrew Lauder
West and West family genealogy.
Date:
1891 (issued)Subject:
n-us-caTeachers -- California
Agriculture -- California
Indians of North America -- California
Agriculture -- Californie
Peuples autochtones -- Californie
Agriculture
Indians of North America
Teachers
California -- History -- 19th century
Chico (Calif.) -- History
Californie -- Histoire -- 19e siècle
California
California -- Chico
Parker, James -- 1881- -- Diaries
West family
West, Charles Nathan -- 1822-approximately 1912
West, Andrew Lauder -- 1887-
Parker family
Parker family
West family
Note:
James Parker was a teacher and district school administrator. Luther Parker was the oldest brother of James Parker who went
to the Philippines. James Parker married Laura Rebecca West. Andrew Lauder West was Laura's older brother and Charles Nathan
West was their grandfather.
Type:
Diaries.History.
Physical Description:
print
2 boxes and 1 oversize folder (.85 linear ft.)
Language:
English
Identifier:
BANC MSS 2004/120 cLOCAL