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Castles in California, 1849-1952.
BANC MSS C-D 5196
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Title:
Castles in California, 1849-1952Creator/Contributor:
Topham, Edward., creator, Compiler.Creator/Contributor:
Green, Edmund.Creator/Contributor:
Castle, Frances A. (Ferry), 1827-1860Abstract:
Compilation of copies of material relating to the Castle family in California. Includes Edmund Green's account of his overland
journey, 1849, from Michigan to Sacramento, describing his experiences with Indians and gold mining (cf. BANC Mss 69/67 c);
letters by Frances A. (Ferry) Castle (Mrs. Wellman Castle), 1854-1860, written from Amador County (cf. 69/74 c); and a genealogical
chart for the family.
Date:
1849 (issued)Subject:
Castle familyOverland journeys to the Pacific -- Personal narratives
Indians of North America -- West (U.S.)
Gold mines and mining -- California
Amador County (Calif.)
Type:
Family histories.Genealogies.
Physical Description:
39 leaves ; 28 cm.
Language:
English
Identifier:
BANC MSS C-D 5196