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1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108
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Journal of William H. Richardson, a private soldier in Col. Doniphan's command
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Rare Books
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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
Collection of miscellaneous papers and correspondence of William H. Richardson. The bulk of the collection consists of financial records -- bills, receipts, promissory notes, etc, including a few items that document sale of slaves. Also included are a few personal letters addressed to William H. Richardson that discuss political news, Washington Canal and Rhode Island State Lottery, bear hunting, and other subjects. Also included are a few documents issued by Richardson as Adjutant General of Virginia (1862), and a letter of his son, William H. Richardson, Jr. who served in the Confederate Army
mssBR Box 73 (2)
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Rare Books
249706
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Manuscripts
Typescript of the pamphlet "Reminiscences of the early life of Earl H. Richardson," which includes brief biographies of Richardson by his brother J.R. Richardson and George T. Stamm. Forcuses on Richardson's invention of the orange brusher and his involvement with the electric railway running from Ontario to San Antonio Heights. Also includes several pages of praise for the pamphlet by various friends of Richardson in the southern California area.
mssHM 74115
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Manuscripts
Location: Pasadena, Calif.
UW 18