Founding of Olympia : Olympia, Washington : ms., 1878.

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Founding of Olympia : Olympia, Washington : ms., 1878.

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Interview by H.H. Bancroft. Describes early development of Portland, James Birnie's settlement near Astoria, his removal to the Tumwater area in 1846; experiences in the California mines in 1849; and the beginnings of Olympia, Steilacoom, and other Puget Sound settlements.

Originals : 24 leaves ; 32 cm.Copies : partial microfilm reel (25 exposures) : negative (Rich. 107:5) and positive.

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