Brichta papers, 1888-1910.

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Brichta papers, 1888-1910.

Reminiscences and biographical material about Augustus, Albert and Bernabe Brichta. Reminiscences by Augustus describe briefly his experiences gold mining near Prescott at the Weaver diggings and Walker camp in 1862-1863, and a volunteer expedition with King Woolsey against the Apaches in 1862. He also relates his experiences in the Mexican-American War.

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Brichta, Albert.

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Woolsey, King S., d.1879.

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Brichta, Augustus, 1826-1910.

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Pioneer teacher; first teacher at an English-speaking public school in Tucson. He served with Co. A., 2nd Regiment, Texas Mounted Volunteers in the Mexican American War under Taylor, joined the Gold Rush to California, then came to Arizona and prospected near Prescott. From the description of Brichta papers, 1888-1910. (Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division). WorldCat record id: 40944328 ...

Brichta, Bernabe.

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