Biography of David B. Dearborn : typed copy, 1965 May 19.

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Biography of David B. Dearborn : typed copy, 1965 May 19.

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Brief biography, divided into chapters, as written by and dictated to journalist Myron Lewis Scott. The narrative, which alternates between reportage and autobiographical reminiscence, describes Dearborn's childhood and youth, his voyage to Calif. in 1851 during the Gold Rush, and his years in Brooklyn working and raising a family. Includes a reminiscence about the Civil War years, and is framed by Scott's contemporary descriptions of Dearborn. Also includes a brief cover sheet text by Roger D. Lapham.

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California historical society

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California historical society

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Dearborn, David Bailey.

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Scott, Myron Lewis.

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Dearborn was the grandfather of Roger Dearborn Lapham, mayor of San Francisco from 1944-1937. He sailed to San Francisco from New York as a young man in 1851 as the purser aboard a steamer. He later returned to Brooklyn, where he was engaged in the shipping business for many years. From the description of Biography of David B. Dearborn : typed copy, 1965 May 19. (California Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 122559067 ...

Lapham, Roger D. (Roger Dearborn), 1883-1966

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Chief, United States Economic Cooperation Administration Mission to China, 1948-1949. From the description of Roger Dearborn Lapham papers, 1948-1949. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 754869100 Biographical Note Chief, United States Economic Cooperation Administration Mission to China, 1948-1949. From the guide to the Roger Dearborn Lapham papers, 1948-1949, (Hoover Institution Archives) ...