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R. D. Stephens, 1888-1890.
MANUSCRIPT3814-3816
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Title:
R. D. Stephens, 1888-1890Stephens
Abstract:
This collection of manuscripts dates from 1888 to 1890 and includes documents relating to R. D. Stephens' roles as a Postmaster,
Trustee of the California State Library, and agricultural businessman during those years.
Date:
1888 (issued)Contents:
Box 3814: Invoices; Box 3815: Business communication; Box 3816: Correspondence.
Subject:
n-us-caStephens, R. D. (Russell D.)
A.L. Bancroft & Company.
California State Library.
United States Postal Service.
Agriculture -- California -- Management
World's Columbian Exposition (1893 : Chicago, Ill.)
Note:
Russell Day Stephens (1837-1916) was a California pioneer, traveling in a covered wagon with his family over the Carson Trail
in 1849. He was active in the community, politics and renowned as fruit grower. Stephens grew fruit on the 100 acre farm on
the American River where his family settled and was known for the quality of his produce particularly his Tokay grapes. In
the face of adversity he implemented an irrigation system that proved successful and was instrumental in gaining improvements
to the railroad refrigerated transportation systems.
Stephens.
Inventory available in library; folder level control.
Unrestricted. Please credit California State Library.
Physical Description:
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3 manuscript boxes; 16 1/2 x 13 x 3 1/2 in.
Language:
English
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Origin:
CaliforniaCopyright Note:
Unrestricted. Please credit California State Library.