Mack papers, 1864-1874.
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Childs, C. W. (Cyril Walter), 1941-2012
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Morrow, William Lockhart, 1935-
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Swett, John, 1830-1913
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Educator, California's first Superintendent of Schools. Sailed around Horn to California (1852-1853). Letters describe experiences of voyage and first impressions of San Francisco. Singled out for special mention are Chinese, prostitutes, scenery and schools. Collection includes information about Swett, probably inserted by his granddaughter, Margaret Plummer, and a painting of "SS Revere" on which Swett sailed. From the description of John Swett letters, 1852-1853. (University of th...
California. Dept. of Public Instruction.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
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The Methodist Episcopal Church was organized in the U.S. in 1784. The first general conference was held in 1792 and the constitution was adopted in 1900. In 1939 the Methodist Episcopal Church and the Methodist Protestant Church united to form the Methodist Church (U.S.). From the description of Methodist Episcopal Church records, 1791-1945. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 122455885 From the guide to the Methodist Episcopal Church records, 1791-1945, (The New ...
Mack, George C.
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George C. Mack was a California educator. He was licensed to teach at Fairfield (1864) and correspondence from C.W. Childs, Superintendent of Schools in Solano County, indicates that he was still there in 1874, although two letters from California's first State Superintendent, John Swett, indicate that he was offered positions in Visalia and Napa (1865-66). That Mack was a Methodist is indicated by correspondence about church affairs from William Morrow, of Santa Clara, a trustee of the Universi...