California gold mines letter collection, 1849-1853
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Overview of the Collection
- Collector
- Unknown
- Title
- California gold mines letter collection
- Dates
- 1849-1853 (inclusive)18491853
- Quantity
- 0.25 linear feet
- Collection Number
- MS 0099
- Summary
- The California gold mines letter collection (1849-1853) consists of nine letters describing life in California during the Gold Rush.
- Repository
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University of Utah Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library
University of Utah
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City, UT
84112-0860
Telephone: 8015818863
special@library.utah.edu - Access Restrictions
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Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
The California Gold Rush began in 1848 with the discovery of gold at Sutter's Mill. Hundreds of thousands of peopel traveled to California hoping to make their fortune. The gold rush lasted until about 1855.
Content Description
The California gold mines letter collection (1849-1853) consists of nine letters describing life in California during the Gold Rush. Most of the letters are from a Melvin Paden to his wife, Jane. Also included is a petition to the California State Legislature requesting it to alter laws for the protection of miners and their use of water.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.
Preferred Citation
Collection Name, Collection Number, Box Number, Folder Number. Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library, The University of Utah.
Administrative Information
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Geographical Names
- California--Gold discoveries
