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Jerome B. Ford diaries, 1854 (bulk 1867-1871)
BANC MSS 74/120 c FILM
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Title:

Jerome B. Ford diaries, 1854 (bulk 1867-1871)

Creator/Contributor:

Ford, Jerome B. (Jerome Birsley), 1821-1889, creator

Abstract:

Diaries kept by the operator of the Mendocino Lumber Co. sawmill. The diaries comment on the weather, arrival of ships, sawmill operations, etc. Some accounts included also. The 1854 diary includes a brief account of his voyage via the Isthmus of Panama to the east coast and his return to California; and 1869 diary, an account of his journey by train to the east and return.

Date:

1854 (issued)

Subject:

Mendocino Lumber Co.
Lumber -- California
Lumbering -- California
Sawmills -- California
Voyages and travels
Mendocino County (Calif.)

Note:

Microfilm.
Original holograph manuscripts in private possession.
FOR REFERENCE USE ONLY. Reproduction prohibited.

Type:

Diaries.

Physical Description:

1 microfilm reel : negative (665:16) and positive.

Language:

English

Identifier:

BANC MSS 74/120 c FILM

Origin:

California

Copyright Note:

FOR REFERENCE USE ONLY. Reproduction prohibited.