Strentzel family papers, [ca. 1842-1964].

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Strentzel family papers, [ca. 1842-1964].

1849 letter from Louisiana (Erwin) Strentzel describing her journey from Texas to San Diego, California; letters from John T. Strentzel from Alhambra Valley near Martinez re agriculture in California and land matters in Texas; miscellaneous accounts and documents; autobiography of John T. Strentzel; biographical sketch of Samuel A. Erwin; clippings re the Strentzel family and John Muir.

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