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David Bigler photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0798

Scope and Contents

Marshall of the Mormon Battalion had four companions when he discovered gold in California. This collection contains a photograph of these four companions, which was presented to Henry Bigler by the Society of California Pioneers.

Dates

  • 1898

Creator

Language of Materials

Collection materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

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.

Conditions Governing 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.

Extent

1 Box

Abstract

The David Bigler photograph collection consists of a portrait photograph of Henry Bigler, W. J. Johnston, Azariah Smith, and Y. V. Brown, who accompanied James W. Marshall when he discovered gold in California.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by David Bigler.

Processing Information

Processed by Mary Ann Curtis in 2000.
Title
Guide to the David Bigler photograph collection, 1898
Author
Finding aid created by Mary Ann Curtis.
Date
2000 (last modified: 2018)
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository

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