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Graves family papers, [ca. 1850-1954]
BANC MSS 68/47 c FILM
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Title:
Graves family papers, [ca. 1850-1954]Creator/Contributor:
Graves family., creatorCreator/Contributor:
Graves, Samuel, 1794-1880Abstract:
Include journal kept by Samuel Graves, June-Aug. 1850, on his voyage to California around the Horn; extracts from the journal,
with extended narrative, covering departure from New York, April 1850, to arrival in San Francisco in August, and departure
in September for Panama as member of the crew; a paper, written by a member, on the Cayuga Joint Stock Company of 1849; biographical
sketches written in memoriam of Hiram T. Graves, a 49'er; genealogy of the family; an account of the launching of the Oregon,
Oct. 26, 1893, written by T.H. Henderson.
Date:
1850 (issued)Subject:
Graves, Hiram T. (Hiram Throop) -- 1824-1902Cayuga Joint Stock Company.
Oregon (Battleship)
Voyages to the Pacific coast
Gold mines and mining -- California
San Francisco (Calif.) -- Description and travel
Note:
Originals in: private possession.
FOR REFERENCE USE ONLY. Reproduction prohibited.
Type:
Diaries.Autobiographies.
Biographies.
Genealogies.
Family papers.
Physical Description:
microfilm
1 microfilm reel : negative (Rich. 489:13) and positive.
Language:
English
Identifier:
BANC MSS 68/47 c FILM
Origin:
CaliforniaCopyright Note:
FOR REFERENCE USE ONLY. Reproduction prohibited.