Columbia research collection, 1936-1942.

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Columbia research collection, 1936-1942.

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A collection of research materials, primarily newspaper, magazine and book abstracts, and indexes, chiefly pertaining to the mining town of Columbia, California, 1850-1879, but including additional materials for Tuolumne County and Calaveras County. The project to compile these materials was directed by Hero Eugene Rensch and performed under the auspices of the U.S. Works Progress Administration and the California State Emergency Relief Administration, California California Division of Parks.

13 cartons, 1 oversize folder (16.35 linear ft.)

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United States. Works Progress Administration (Calif.)

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History Originally known as Works Progress Administration, the name was changed in 1939 to Work Projects Administration. From the guide to the Works Progress Administration Projects at the University of California, 1935-1942, (The Bancroft Library. University Archives.) ...

Rensch, Hero Eugene, 1889-

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The Rensches, separately and together, published many periodical articles on historical topics. In their lifetime 3 editions of HISTORIC SPOTS IN CALIFORNIA were published. From the description of Hero Eugene and Ethel Grace Rensch Collection, 1924-1971. (California State Library). WorldCat record id: 58746709 ...

Online Archive of California

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