William A.Z. Edwards diaries and account books, 1843-1908.

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Edwards, William A. Z., 1823-1908. William A.Z. Edwards diaries and account books, 1843-1908.

William A.Z. Edwards diaries and account books, 1843-1908.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/26561549

Cover his voyage from England to New York in 1844; visit to England and return to the United States (1851); voyage to California via the Isthmus of Panama (1853); experiences gold mining in Tuolumne County and in vicinity of Nelson's Creek, Plumas County; vigilance committee activities in the mines; ranching near Alviso, Santa Clara County; appointment as deputy assessor and as collector in various townships in the county; election as county supervisor (1884). List of contents in Box 5, along with W.A.Z. Edwards/Life Outline, as gathered from Diaries, Account Books ..., prepared by member of the family; genealogical information about the Edwards family; and miscellaneous papers and clippings removed from the volumes.

68 volumes, 1 box (2.8 linear feet)Microfilm of portions of collection : 5 microfilm reels : negative and positive.

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