Joseph Green Eastland dictation and biographical material, 1886.

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Joseph Green Eastland dictation and biographical material, 1886.

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Experiences with his father, Thomas B. Eastland, in Mexico, 1847-1849; association with Col. Jack Hays; experiences in San Francisco and the northern mines; association with the Donahue brothers; the Gas Company; railroad and other interests.

Originals : 3 folders in portfolio.Copies : partial microfilm reel (27 exposures) : negative (Rich. 97:20) and positive.

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