Salmon-Canning : Oakland? : ms., [1885?].

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Salmon-Canning : Oakland? : ms., [1885?].

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Dictation describing experiences in the salmon-canning business in California from 1864, and in Oregon from 1866. To California via the Isthmus, 1864; salmon fishing on the Sacramento by his brothers from 1850; extension of business to Oregon, 1868; development of the Columbia and other Oregon fisheries; business interests in California.

Originals : 10 leaves ; 34 cm.Copies : partial microfilm reel (10 exposures) : negative (Rich. 105:16) and positive (Film P-A, reel 12)

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