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Leon J. Ladner collection relating to the Ladner family, circa 1852-1897.
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Title:

Leon J. Ladner collection relating to the Ladner family, circa 1852-1897
Material relating to the Ladner family and related items

Creator/Contributor:

Ladner, Leon J., creator, collector.

Creator/Contributor:

Ladner, W. H.

Abstract:

Includes reproductions of: a letter from W. H. Ladner to his sister Mrs. Hugh Phillips dated Jul 21, 1852; typescript of article from the 'Victoria Colonist' Feb 20, 1897 titled 'An Argonaut at Rest: William Booth, Pioneer of California and British Columbia' which discusses the life of Booth and his membership in the Donner party; biographical sketch of Thomas Ellis Ladner reproduced from 'The History of British Columbia' by Howey and Schofield, vol. 3.

Date:

1852 (issued)

Subject:

Ladner family
Booth, William -- 1811-1897
Ladner, Thomas Ellis -- 1836-1922
Donner Party
British Columbia -- History

Note:

Photocopies.
Leon J. Ladner collection relating to the Ladner family, BANC MSS P-C 220, The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley.
Originals in: possession of Leon J. Ladner (?).
FOR REFERENCE USE ONLY. Reproduction prohibited.
In English.

Type:

Family papers.

Physical Description:

1 portfolio.

Language:

English

Origin:

United States

Copyright Note:

FOR REFERENCE USE ONLY. Reproduction prohibited.