Mines and mineral resources -- California
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Albion P. Chenery diary
Collection
Identifier: Mss 1172
Abstract
Diary of Albion P. Chenery, with entries containing information on topics including his childhood, his voyage to California in 1849, steamboating, mining activities, fruit farming, manufacturing, and other activities, mostly near Butteville, Oregon.
Dates:
circa 1863-1907
John M. Shively papers
Collection
Identifier: Mss 1127
Abstract
Papers of John M. Shively (1804-1893), an emigrant to Oregon and first postmaster of Astoria. Papers include correspondence, legal documents related to land sales, an 1853 diary, historical essays and other writings, genealogical materials, information on the U.S-British controversy over the Oregon Territory, and papers of Shively's son, Charles W. Shively.
Dates:
1841-1959; Majority of material found within 1841-1906