Papers, 1937-1957.

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Papers, 1937-1957.

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Correspondence, news clippings, and ephemera, relating to the discovery, investigation, and custody of the "plate of brasse" found in Marin County, Calif., in 1937, with an inscription declaring Sir Francis Drake's claim of the land on behalf of the English monarch, and to other objects found in the same vicinity; metallurgists' reports on these finds; and correspondence (three folders) relating to California Historical Society Quarterly.

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California historical society

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California historical society

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First organized April 29, 1852. Official incorporation March 6, 1886. From the description of California Historical Society Correspondence, 1886-1888. (California State Library). WorldCat record id: 58746660 History The California Historical Society was first organized April 29, 1852 and officially incorporated March 6, 1886. The papers of the California Historical Society were published in two parts in 1887. ...

Chickering, Allen Lawrence, 1877-1958

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President, California Historical Society. From the description of Papers, 1937-1957. (California Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 28419998 Chickering was president of California Historical Society, 1934-1942; Board of Directors, 1931-1958. From the description of Allen Lawrence Chickering papers, 1937-1957. (California Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 122544465 Biography Chickering was...

Drake, Francis, approximately 1540-1596

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Epithet: Surgeon, of York British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000575.0x000135 Epithet: of Stowe MS 159 British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000575.0x00017b Epithet: Admiral British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000575.0x000173 Epithet: of Add MS 36811 ...