The Idaho inferno, 1879-1882.

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The Idaho inferno, 1879-1882.

Dictation concerning the organization by McConnell and others of the Payette Vigilance Committee, 1864; efforts of this Committee to bring law and order to the region, at such personal cost to McConnell that he eventually moved to Humboldt County, California; his bloodless duel with H.C. Street, editor of the Idaho World; campaigns by miners against Indians in the Malheur and Owyhee country, 1863 and 1866.

Originals : [122] leaves ; 32 cm.Copies : partial microfilm reel (118 frames) : negative (Rich. 113:11-12) and positive.

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Payette Vigilance Committee.

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McConnell, William John, 1839-1925

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