William D. Phelps Papers, 1846-1847, 1952.

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William D. Phelps Papers, 1846-1847, 1952.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/676694676

Lexington, MA ship captain. Handwritten account of the "Californian", the first newspaper printed in California plus bound copies of the Californian August 15, 1846 to September 15, 1846. Includes bound copies of the "California Star" January 23, 1847 to March 27, 1847, a newspaper published in Yerba Buena. Also a typed letter dated May 26, 1952 to editor of Goodspeed's Book Shop giving some background information.

1 box (1 vol, 2 letters)

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