[John Smith's Story.], 1851
File — Box: 1, Folder: 31
Identifier: Baird 125:
Scope and Contents
Nine crude vignettes illustrating the cautionary tale of John Smith, who travels to California, makes a "pile," loses it gambling, reforms, rebuilds his fortune, and returns home.
Dates
- 1851
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)
Separated Materials
One letter, written by H.L. Hurlbut to Miron R. Hurlbut, has been separated from the California lettersheet collection and returned to the Hiram Hurlbut papers, MS Vault 32.
Physical Description
9 lithographs; 22 x 26 cm. overall.
General Note
Lith. of Pollard & Peregoy San Francisco. Published by Lovegrove & Murray Sacto. City.
Repository Details
Part of the California Historical Society Repository