Material relating to John Swett, 1853-1962.

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Material relating to John Swett, 1853-1962.

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Photocopies of typed transcripts of letters, 1853-1864, from William Russell to John Swett, and clippings concerning Swett.

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Swett, John, 1830-1913

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Educator, California's first Superintendent of Schools. Sailed around Horn to California (1852-1853). Letters describe experiences of voyage and first impressions of San Francisco. Singled out for special mention are Chinese, prostitutes, scenery and schools. Collection includes information about Swett, probably inserted by his granddaughter, Margaret Plummer, and a painting of "SS Revere" on which Swett sailed. From the description of John Swett letters, 1852-1853. (University of th...

Polos, Nicholas C.

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Russell, William, 1798-1873

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