John Swett & Son records, 1888-1919.

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John Swett & Son records, 1888-1919.

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Contains correspondence, but chiefly consists of records concerning operations and finances of John Swett & Son, owners of Hill Girt Farm and Hill Girt Winery in Martinez, Calif. Of particular interest are the daybooks and ledger which record wine purchased by John Muir. Includes samples of John Swett & Son grape juice labels; a few ledger cards for accounts of the Italian Hotel, Martinez; and a newspaper clipping about John Swett.

15 v., 2 folders, and 1 oversize folder (1.6 linear ft.)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7432081

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Muir, John, 1838-1914

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John Muir (born April 21, 1838, Dunbar, Scotland – died December 24, 1914, Los Angeles, California), Scottish-born American naturalist, author, and early advocate of preservation of wilderness in the United States. His letters, essays, and books telling of his adventures in nature, especially in the Sierra Nevada mountains of California, have been read by millions. His activism helped to preserve the Yosemite Valley, Sequoia National Park and other wilderness areas. The Sierra Club, which h...

John Swett & Son.

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Swett, Frank Tracy, 1869-1969.

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Hill Girt Winery.

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Hill Girt Farm.

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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...

Italian Hotel (Martinez, Calif.)

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