The California Steam Navigation Company : typescript, 1887.

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The California Steam Navigation Company : typescript, 1887.

Data concerning steam transportation on the Pacific Coast including organization of the company, 1854; associates; various steamers and their captains, 1849-1871; Bay and river navigation. Brief biography of Norris and notes on his association with James Blair and Ben Holladay.

Originals : 12 leaves ; 32 cm.Copies : partial microfilm reel (13 exposures) : negative (Rich. 98:3) and positive.

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California Steam Navigation Company.

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Norris, William A.

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Bancroft, Hubert Howe, 1832-1918

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Holladay, Ben, 1819-1887

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Morrison, George Howard.

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