Avery, Benjamin Parke, 1828-1875

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Birth 1828
Death 1875

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Avery was a prominent Calif. newspaperman and pioneer born in New York City. He established and ran the Hydraulic Press and, with a partner, the Appeal. He served as state printer, 1861-1863. He was the editor of the San Francisco Evening Bulletin, and of the Overland Monthly, 1872-1874. He also served as United States Minister to the Chinese Imperial Court, 1874-1875.

From the description of Benjamin Parke Avery miscellany, 1867-1885. (California Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 122550132

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