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Beck microscopes : petrological & metallurgical

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    Beck family papers, (bulk 1815-1850)

    Manuscripts

    Collection of family papers relating to John M. Beck and the Carr family. Includes three letters sent by John Beck to Mary Carr Beck while he was mining for gold in California in 1850; deeds for land in New York City and Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania; a letter of courtship (possibly a marriage proposal) from 'Silva' to John Beck; a certificate of honorable discharge from the First Regiment of Horse Artillery, New York Militia, for William Carr (1836); citizenship statements for William Carr and John M. Beck; a marriage certificate for John M. Beck and Mary Carr (1848); a birthday greeting to John Beck from a Father Larcher; and a letter from Clara Woodruff to Herman Smith with information on the Beck family (1947). The letters from John to Mary Beck focus on his travel expenses, his gold mining experiences in Yuba County (including his encounters with mine thieves and grizzly bears), and references to Thomas Stoddard's "Gold Lake."

    mssHM 73770-73785

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    Beck, George

    Manuscripts

    Professional and personal papers of Otis R. Marston and his collection of the materials on the history of Colorado River and Green River regions.

    mssMarston papers

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    Beck, George

    Manuscripts

    Professional and personal papers of Otis R. Marston and his collection of the materials on the history of Colorado River and Green River regions.

    mssMarston papers