Manuscripts
A speech, delivered by a woman, about conditions in California
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Manuscripts
In this brief letter, Burnett requests Kewen's presence "at the Seat of Government, so soon as the term of the Supreme Court at San Francisco, to commence first of March next."
mssHM 30955
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H. A. Parker pocket letter book
Manuscripts
H.A. Parker wrote this letter from San Francisco, California to his mother over several days from April 25-27, 1853. The letter is in a letter book and is comprised of 40 pages. He wrote in detail about a visit to Chinatown with friends, including the fishing industry. He described the Chinese community, the climate, and his living arrangements. Written in a Gregory's Express Pocket Letter Book, glossy printed wrappers.
mssHM 75845
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The State of Ata : the contested imagery of power in Turkey
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646630
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French visitors to California : before the Gold Rush
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Describes the French presence in California during the period of Spanish and Mexican rule.
637522
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Edward W. Syle letter to "My dear Aunt,"
Manuscripts
Edward W. Syle wrote this letter from "Oakland, near San Francisco," which was where his family settled as he did missionary work with the Chinese community in San Francisco in 1855. In his letter, Syle mentions the S.S. George Law which took him and his family from Shanghai to California. The California weather was "very pleasant" and healthy for the children, but his missionary work was "trying" and "perplexing," unlike his rewarding efforts in China. Syle described Oakland as "peaceful & retired." Once a week, Syle crossed the Bay in a Ferry Boat to teach an evening class to the Chinese, but he spent his Sundays in a "little parish" he had just organized, the Oakland Parish of St. John's Episcopal Church.
mssHM 83406
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Account of a journey to California
Manuscripts
This narrative, written by an unknown author, details a journey to California via Texas and Mexico, including travel by sea from Mexico to San Francicso. Life in the gold mines is described, as is the return voyage via Panama.
mssHM 4162