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Tracy family papers, circa 1800-1888.
BANC MSS Z-Z 107 v.1; BANC MSS Z-Z 107 v.2:1; BANC MSS Z-Z 107 v.2:2; BANC MSS Z-Z 107 v.3
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Title:

Tracy family papers, circa 1800-1888

Creator/Contributor:

Tracy family., creator

Creator/Contributor:

Tracy, Cyrus.

Creator/Contributor:

Tracy, Frederick Palmer, 1815-1860

Creator/Contributor:

Swett, Frank Tracy, 1869-1969

Creator/Contributor:

Swett, John, 1830-1913

Creator/Contributor:

Tracy, Mary, correspondent.

Creator/Contributor:

Tracy, Emily, correspondent.

Abstract:

notebook of Cyrus Tracy, mainly concerning mathematics, navigation, and philosophy. Note on front cover: "... written by Cyrus Tracy of Windham, the father of Frederick P. Tracy ... 1888").
family genealogy, probably compiled around 1848.
letters addressed to F. P. Tracy, and Mrs. Emily Tracy, and from Mary Tracy to John Swett. Also, a printed article on grape-growing in Contra Costa County by Frank (Tracy) Swett.

Date:

1800 (issued)

Subject:

Tracy family -- Archives
Mathematics
Geometry
Trigonometry
Navigation

Note:

Part of the History of science and technology collection.
Tracy family papers, BANC MSS Z-Z 107, The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley.
In English.

Type:

Notebooks.
Genealogies.

Physical Description:

print
4 volumes ; 39-44 cm.

Language:

English

Identifier:

BANC MSS Z-Z 107 v.1
BANC MSS Z-Z 107 v.2:1
BANC MSS Z-Z 107 v.2:2
BANC MSS Z-Z 107 v.3

Origin:

United States