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Rare Books
The autobiography of Joseph Jefferson
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Daily: 10 A.M.–5 P.M.
Closed on Tuesdays
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108
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Manuscripts
John Jefferson Cooper's autobiography is 360 pages and the edited transcript, completed by Cooper's granddaughter, is 189 pages. Cooper's autobiography covers his early life in Tennessee, overland journey to California during the Gold Rush, business ventures including the introduction of camels in Nevada, and involvement with the order of Knights of Pythias. Also part of this autobiography is a letter to his son, Frank J. Cooper, regarding the Visalia Water Company, a silhouette cameo, a photograph of Cooper, and a Knights of Pythias insignia.
mssHM 80969
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Manuscripts
Document signed; printed document filled in and signed by Jefferson. (1 page)
HM 39944
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Manuscripts
Autograph letter signed; endorsed by Jefferson. (2 pages)
HM 9187
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Manuscripts
Polygraph copy; endorsed by Jefferson. (1 page)
HM 5847
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Manuscripts
Polygraph copy? (third person); endorsed by Jefferson. (1 page)
HM 5789
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Manuscripts
Autograph letter signed; endorsed by Jefferson. (1 page)
HM 9024