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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...
Ada Florence White Curtis Family Bible
Personal typescript of Ada Florence Curtis that narrates her chronology and several pages from the family Bible that records the births and marriages of the family. ** Please note that historical materials may include viewpoints and values that are not consistent with the values of the...
Adolphus M. Shenk Letter
In this three-page letter dated July 26, 1903, Adolph Shenk is reporting to his brother about business on the ranch in Calexico. Much of the letter deals with the issue of farm labor. ** Please note that historical materials may include viewpoints and values that are not consistent with the...
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. **...
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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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...
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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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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Christopher Evans Mollie Byrd Wedding Invitation
Wedding invitation addressed to Ennis (Enos) Barton from Miss Mollie Byrd and Chris Evans. Evans is said to be the outlaw train robber associated with the Sontag gang.