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San Marino, CA 91108
Manuscripts
Firefighters of the past : A history of the old volunteer fire department of San Francisco from 1849 to 1866 :
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Manuscripts
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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
Carbon copy of typed manuscript by Bowlen (with a presentation note from the author). Copies made by John Bruce of the San Francisco Chronicle.
mssHM 84340
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Manuscripts
Bound carbon copy of typed manuscript by Bowlen (with a presentation note from the author in the inside front cover). Forward by William F. Egan, Veterinary Surgeon.
mssHM 84295
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Rare Books
238484
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Manuscripts
Typewritten manuscript which describes the history of the Bancroft Building and its tenants, as well as the outbreak, losses, and casualties of the April 30, 1886 fire. Also includes a photograph of the Bancroft Building on fire and a sketch of the burned-out building.
mssHM 73694
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This manuscript describes the journey of William H. Dougal, an engraver and artist, who traveled from New York to San Francisco via Cape Horn in 1849, as a passenger aboard the ship "Galindo." Much of the seabound content concerns the weather. Dougal goes ashore in Chile on November 17 and describes the land and its people. He is particularly impressed with the horsemanship of the Chileans. The final date listed is November 22, where Dougal reports the ship is eight miles from San Francisco. Published as "Off for California" (RB 277286), of which this manuscript appears to be a printer's copy. Typescript from original held by San Mateo Historical Society. Includes 20 photographs of drawings by the author, some with typewritten captions on verso, and a seven-page typescript likely intended to be included in the published version.
mssHM 50579
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This manuscript is a poem written by Dimmick while on board the United States ship "Loo Choo" in the South Pacific Ocean. The poem describes the scene, and speaks, in glowing language, of Dimmick's military involvement as a military volunteer in California. After the poem is a small note from Dimmick addressed to "Friend Pellet", informing him that he is welcome to publish the poem if he is so disposed. Dimmick also asks that a copy of the poem be sent to his wife, and laments that "I have not yet had a single letter from home."
mssHM 4012