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Rogers and Burnett Family Letters

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-031

Scope and Contents

The collection contains letters from John P. Rogers, Peter Burnett, and Peter Rogers.

Dates

  • 1848 - 1872

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research without restriction.

Conditions Governing Use

No restrictions.

Extent

1 box

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Rogers and Burnett family letters colletions includes letters for John P. Rogers in California to his wife Elizabeth A. Rogers in Oregon and letters from Peter Brunett who was the first Governor in California. Topics include wagon company travel from Oregon through Umpqua country, arrival in Sacramento, gold mining, Yuba River, Indians, cost of provision and family matters.

Publication Rights

The library can only claim physical ownership of the collection. Users are responsible for satisfying any claimants of literary property.

Author
Processed by: Special Collections Staff
Date
July 10, 2024
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the California State University, Chico, Special Collections, Meriam Library Repository

Contact:
California State University Chico
400 West First Street
Chico CA 95929-0295 USA US