The Frazer River thermometer., 1858
File — Box: 3, Folder: 9
Identifier: Baird 085:
Scope and Contents
Numerous comical illustrations depicting the gold craze in California, with text describing the Frazer River gold mines and their history, and a thermometer measuring the craze, standing at 120 degrees ("boiling heat").
Dates
- 1858
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
Collection materials are in English, with a few lettersheets in German and French.
Access
Collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 4 flat boxes (2.75 linear feet)
Acquisition Information
Gift of Lowell J. Hardy.
Physical Description
Wood engravings; 26 x 41 cm. overall.
General Note
Published by Sterett & Butler, 145 Clay Street, San Francisco, Cal. and for sale at the News Depots. The trade supplied brliberal terms. Entered according to act of Congress, in the year 1858, by Sterett & Butler....
Repository Details
Part of the California Historical Society Repository