James L. Sperry papers, [ca. 1852-1899].

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James L. Sperry papers, [ca. 1852-1899].

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Three letters written by Sperry, including an 1852 letter describing his trip across the Isthmus of Panama; letters addressed to him and to his family from Asa Gray, William H. Holmes, John J. Hay and others; deeds and miscellaneous documents relating to land in Calaveras County; papers relating to Calaveras Big Trees Grove and to the Calaveras Grove Hotel; papers relating to a law suit involving the hotel, ca. 1871-1879; miscellaneous accounts, receipts, etc.

1 box, 1 oversize folder and 1 oversize volume.

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Sperry, James Willard

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Calaveras Grove Hotel.

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Holmes, William Henry, 1846-1933

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Participated in Hayden Geological Survey. Named six Colorado mountains. From the description of Explorations in the Rocky Mountains, 1872-1887, [1932?]. (Denver Public Library). WorldCat record id: 16905051 William Henry Holmes, archaeologist and artist, served as chief of the Bureau of American Ethnology at the Smithsonian Institution from 1902-1920. From the description of Letter : Smithsonian Institution, Bureau of American Ethnology, to My dear Mr. [E.A.] Bur...

Gray, Asa, 1810-1888

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Botanist, ardent supporter of Charles Darwin, first professor appointed to the faculty of the University of Michigan, and Professor of Botany at Harvard University. From the description of Asa Gray collection, 1871-1885. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 68802268 Asa Gray is an American botanist. He was made Professor of Natural History at Harvard University in 1842 and held that position until 1873. He was the author of several works including Manual of the bota...

Hay, John J.

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