Early California

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The letters and documents in these collections cover the 19th and early 20th Century in California. From businessmen to travelers, they share their experiences in the state. ** Please note that historical materials in the Early California Collections 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 offensive. Materials must be viewed in the context of the relevant time period, but views are in no way endorsed by the State Library. The California State Library’s mission is to provide credible information services to all Californians and, as such, the content of historical materials should be transcribed as it appears in the original document.
Annie Mason Letters, 1852-1862

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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112 pages: 0% complete (0% indexed, 96% transcribed, 96% needs review)
Antonio María Suñol collection, 1854-1869.

Antonio María Suñol collection, 1854-1869.

Four documents relating to Antonio María Suñol. Three of them deal posthumously with matters pertaining to his estate. Don Antonio Maria Suñol was born in Barcelona, Spain on June 13, 1797. Family sympathies toward France during the period of rebellion against Napoleonic rule of Spain prompted...

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8 pages: 0% complete (0% indexed, 88% transcribed, 88% needs review)
Bachtal Humbert Family

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...

67 pages: 55% complete (54% indexed, 100% transcribed, 45% needs review)
Cecil Trevithick correspondence with Arthur Carol Alvarez, 1934-1937

Cecil Trevithick correspondence with Arthur Carol Alvarez, 1934-1937

Cecil Trevithick writes about his fascination with the just-completed Golden Gate Bridge and asks Alvarez for his help in compiling pictures and information for a lecture and slide show. ** Please note that historical materials may include viewpoints and values that are not consistent with the...

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17 pages: 0% complete (0% indexed, 76% transcribed, 76% needs review)
Charles Warren Stoddard

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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90 pages: 0% complete (0% indexed, 4% transcribed, 4% needs review)
Denison letters, 1856-1869

Denison letters, 1856-1869

This collection contains letters written by Samuel Denison to his wife, son and daughter from 1856 to 1869. Denison was a San Francisco businessman involved with financing the Mexican government. At the time of the writing of these letters he has gone to Mexico City to press his unpaid claim of...

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42 pages: 0% complete (0% indexed, 7% transcribed, 7% needs review)
Edward C. Uren manuscript for "Field notes of the town of Dutch Flat, California", 1871 June 21.

Edward C. Uren manuscript for "Field notes of the town of Dutch Flat, California", 1871 June 21.

Manuscript of Edward C. Uren's survey of Dutch Flat. Includes 12 square blocks and 204 lots, including Dutch Flat Hotel and "Chinese lot". Each lot includes the owner's name and extensive property measurements. ** Please note that historical materials may include viewpoints and values that are...

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74 pages: 2% complete (3% indexed, 3% transcribed)
Elk Grove ranching letter from "Sardine" to "Otis" in Vermont, 1859

Elk Grove ranching letter from "Sardine" to "Otis" in Vermont, 1859

Letter from Elk Grove, California, describing life while working on the McConnell Ranch detailing their experience herding cattle, riding horses, and being able to throw a lasso. ** Please note that historical materials may include viewpoints and values that are not consistent with the values of...

4 pages: 0% complete (0% indexed, 100% transcribed, 100% needs review)
Ella L Kelly Teaching Notebook

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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117 pages: 0% complete (0% indexed, 56% transcribed, 56% needs review)
Henry Curtiss Journal, 1852-53

Henry Curtiss Journal, 1852-53

Journal dealing with San Francisco and Sacramento fires by Henry Curtiss, written during 1852-53. ** 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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35 pages: 0% complete (0% indexed, 20% transcribed, 20% needs review)
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