Chispas by an old miner : typescript, [1947?].

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Chispas by an old miner : typescript, [1947?].

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/215458090

A collection of stories and notes of California gold mines and miners in the El Dorado and Placer County regions. Brief recollection of the Redding and Weaverville areas as well. Chapters on James W. Marshall, histories and incidents in various settlements, pioneers, the last Digger chief, logging operations and stage robberies included.

Originals : [iii], 248 leaves ; 28 cm.Copies : 1 microfilm reel : negative (Rich. 815:4) and positive.

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Marshall, James Wilson, 1810-1885

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California Pioneer. Arrived in California in 1845. He selected site for Sutter's Mill at Coloma in May, 1847, and served as superintendent. Marshall discovered gold at Coloma January 24, 1848. From the description of James Wilson Marshall collection, 1885-1888. (California State Library). WorldCat record id: 58744653 Discoverer of gold in California (1848). Marshall worked for Capt. John Sutter at time of discovery. Lost lands during subsequent Gold Rush and spent remainder ...

Russell, Warren T. (Warren Treat), d. 1949.

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Warren Treat Russell died in 1949 and is buried in the Georgetown Pioneer Cemetery in El Dorado County, Calif. From the description of Chispas by an old miner : typescript, [1947?]. (University of California, Berkeley). WorldCat record id: 215458090 ...