Collection of Bret Harte letters and papers 1857-1959, , bulk 1857-1901

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Collection of Bret Harte letters and papers 1857-1959, , bulk 1857-1901

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Contains correspondence and writings. Correspondence includes outgoing letters, one incoming letter and several letters about Bret Harte. Correspondents include John H. Carmany, Harte's wife, Anna Griswold Harte, James Osgood, Elisha Bliss, Jr., Thomas Starr King and Lady Gregory. Writings include a diary from 1857-1858 and manuscripts including, Also includes a United States flag put together by Harte and his sister during the American Civil War, clippings, papers relating to Harte's employment in the U.S. Branch Mint, San Francisco and some miscellaneous papers and items relating to Harte. The Heathen Chinee.

Number of containers: 2 boxes, 1 oversize volume, and 1 roll.; Linear feet: 1.25

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Bancroft Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6663671

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