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John Center papers

Description: A collection of 362 items which contains letters, documents, and one map (1849-1884) related to the various enterprises of John Center. These include his gardening business, real estate, mining transactions, and civic enterprises in San Francisco from 1849 to 1884. Also included are papers regarding the Center Company, water rights, and mining in the Owens Valley in 1863.
Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Date: 1849-1884
Call number: mssCE
Creator: Center, John (1817-1908)(Opens in new tab)
Provenance: Purchased from Albert Dressler, April 1926.

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