George C. Perkins dictation and biographical sketches, [ca. 1888].

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George C. Perkins dictation and biographical sketches, [ca. 1888].

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Dictation provides biographical information: early life as seaman; to California in 1855; unsuccessful attempts mining; business ventures in Oroville and San Francisco, including shipping and commission business; other business interests; election as state senator in 1869 and as governor, 1879; other public service appointments, etc. Also included: letter from Perkins to Morrison, Dec. 31, 1888; two letters to H.H. Bancroft, from Sessions and from Morrison; notes on Sessions' impressions of Perkins; transcripts of newspaper articles on Perkins.

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Sessions, David R.

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Morrison, George H. (George Harold), 1921-2004

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Perkins, George C. (George Clement), 1839-1923

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Perkins was a politician and a businessman, of Calif. He served as governor (1880-1883) and U.S. Senator (1893-1915). From the description of George C. Perkins family papers, 1873-1931 (bulk 1873-1920). (California Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 122441455 ...