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Abstract Deposition of Thomas A Sanchez
Thomas A Sanchez's deposition on behalf of the land claims of Andres Pico to the Rancho San Fernando. The deponent’s recollections of the early days of the Rancho San Fernando and of Andres Pico's ownership of the property are summarized in this six-page document. ** Please note that historical...
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Annie Mason Letters, 1852-1862
Twenty-eight letters, the majority written by Annie Mason, wife of John S. Mason who was serving in the U.S. Army and stationed in California during the period of January 1852 until 1862. Annie's correspondence begins with a letter she is sending her sister from New York City where she and John...
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Anonymous Letter USS Minnesota
This collection consists of one letter, written at San Diego, April 17, 1908. The letter contains a detailed description including small sketches of 4000 Navy and 1000 marines formed into ranks, extending two and a half miles, in a Military Parade in San Diego honoring the Great White Fleet. **...
Bachtal Humbert Family
Bachtal/Humbert Family correspondence includes letters to and from members of the family dating January 1864 to September 1871. The letters discuss family concerns such as health and babies and the news of the death of a brother, Ervin, as a result of a blasting accident. Current prices are...
Charles Warren Stoddard
This collection contains 12 editorials totaling 90 pages handwritten by Charles Warren Stoddard. ** Please note that historical materials may include viewpoints and values that are not consistent with the values of the California State Library or the State of California and may be considered...
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Ella L Kelly Teaching Notebook
Ella Kelly's teaching notebook consists of 107 pages of notes organized under various topics. Pages 110 through 116 include the Constitution of the Alumni Association of Marysville High School, a copy of a letter of concern written to the Marysville Board of Education by the Alumni Association...
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Fairview Development Company, Orange County 1888
This two-page correspondence mentions various business schemes to make money including running a store at Alpine Depot in San Diego, where the Borate & Daggett Railroad get their ice, and making a deal with Johnny Ripple on horses. ** Please note that historical materials may include viewpoints...
George W Haight
Nineteen letters from San Francisco lawyer, George W. Haight to A.W. Smith in Grand Junction, Colorado, dated 1887 – 1897. This correspondence documents Haight's legal efforts on behalf of A.W. Smith. Smith was acting as guardian of the Wynkoop sisters, Caroline, and Bertha, after the death of...
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Grace D. Ransburg
Grace D. Ransburg describes her journey by wagon beginning in Everett, through Seattle, Tacoma, Portland, Grants Pass and the Rogue River Valley. She then enters California in Mt. Shasta area, coming down the Central Valley, crossing to San Jose and following the coastal route to Los Angeles....
Jennie Richards Diary - Alta California - 1896
This diary contains 120 pages and gives an everyday account of her life in 1896. She writes about weather, personal and others' health, animals, friends, neighbors, community activities of attending theater, church, dances, and political candidate lectures, and going into a tunnel at Red Rock...
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