Diary of E. A. Spooner [microform], 1849-1850.

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Diary of E. A. Spooner [microform], 1849-1850.

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Describes E. A. Spooner's trip from Adrian, Mich., to California, Mar. 15, 1849-Apr. 23, 1850, via Cincinnati, Ohio; Independence, Mo.; the Big Blue & Platte Rivers (Kan. & Neb.); South Pass (Wyo.); Soda Springs (Wyo.); Salt Lake City, Utah; and the Humboldt & Carson Rivers (Nev.), to Weaver Creek (Calif.) In addition to the diary entries, there is information about stream crossings, water supply, and the like. Includes a "Guide to California from Great Salt Lake City to Captain Brown's on the Weber" written by Ira J. Willis and a letter from Spooner to his wife, 1849 Oct. 20.

1 partial microfilm reel ; 35 mm.

Kansas State Historical Society

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Spooner, Elijah Allen, 1811-1879

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Massachusetts native who settled in Kansas in 1857. Spooner farmed and served as a probate judge and county clerk. Also prospector who participated in the California Gold Rush of 1849. From the description of Letters and Diary, 1849-1850. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 78677305 From the description of Letters and Diary, 1849-1850 [electronic resource]. (Brigham Young University). WorldCat record id: 51597918 From the description of Poe and Spooner photographs, undat...

Willis, Ira. J.

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