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John Daggett Collection, 1864-1919, 1931, 1957
02/28/91 T02/06/91 T
Collection Overview

Title:

John Daggett Collection, 1864-1919, 1931, 1957

Creator/Contributor:

Daggett, John, 1833-1919, creator

Creator/Contributor:

Brizzard & Van Rossum

Creator/Contributor:

Denny Bar Company

Creator/Contributor:

Forester, H. B.

Creator/Contributor:

Oliver, Wm Letts

Abstract:

Business letters, legal instruments, accounts, scrapbooks, certificates

Date:

1864 (issued)

Subject:

Gold mines and mining -- California
Indians of North America -- California
Black Bear Mine (Calif.)
Daggett, John -- 1833-1919

Note:

Not restricted. Please credit California State Library.
Came to California in 1852, at age 19, with his brother David. Elected to Assembly, in 1858, re-elected in 1859 and 1880. Bought into the Black Bear Mine in 1862. Appointed Superintendent of the U.S. Mint in San Francisco, 1893, serving for four years. City of Daggett in San Bernardino County named for him.
CSL Manuscript Summary Sheets

Physical Description:

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Language:

English

Identifier:

Origin:

California

Copyright Note:

Not restricted. Please credit California State Library.