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John C. Callbreath letters, 1849-1899.
BANC FILM 2678; BANC MSS 79/93 c
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Title:
John C. Callbreath letters, 1849-1899Creator/Contributor:
Callbreath, John C., creatorCreator/Contributor:
Callbreath, James F.Abstract:
Fifteen letters relating to his voyage to California around the Horn on the ship Mentor, arrival in San Francisco on June
3O, l849 and experiences as a miner and farmer. Letter, l859, describes his journey to the Fraser River gold mines. Letter,
l899, relates his experiences as a merchant in Alaska from l874. With these: clippings of articles by his brother, James F.
Callbreath, and miscellaneous clippings.
Date:
1849 (issued)Subject:
n-us-ca -- n-us-ak -- n-cn-bcCallbreath, John C
Voyages to the Pacific coast -- Personal narratives
Gold mines and mining -- California
Gold mines and mining -- British Columbia
Merchants -- Alaska
Agriculture -- California
Alaska -- Commerce
Note:
Photograph of James F. Callbreath transferred to Pictorial Collections.
Also available on microfilm with call number BANC FILM 2678.
Type:
Clippings.Physical Description:
1 box (.4 linear ft.).
1 microfilm reel (157 frames) : negative (BNEG Box 3008) and positive.
Language:
English
Identifier:
BANC FILM 2678
BANC MSS 79/93 c