Overland journeys to the Pacific
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 14 Collections and/or Records:
Amos Batchelder diary [typescript]
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1085
Abstract
The Amos Batchelder diary [typescript] details a tour across the continent of North America from Boston, via Independence, Missouri, the Rocky Mountains, to San Francisco, in 1849.
Dates:
1849
John H. Benson diary [typescript]
Collection
Identifier: MS 0128
Abstract
The John H. Benson diary [typescript] (1849) details his journey from St. Joseph, Missouri, to Sacramento, California.
Dates:
1849
Todd I. Berens papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0491
Abstract
The Todd I. Berens papers (1849-1970) consist of materials resulting from Berens' research of historical trails of early Western settlers, with emphasis on Jedediah Smith and Charles Fremont, as well as the Gold Rush of 1849. Included are letters from Dale Morgan, a biography of Arthur Shearer, and an excerpt from the Hannibal Journal. Todd Berens was a high school history teacher who specialized in historical research.
Dates:
1849-1970; Majority of material found within 1965-1970
Lucia Eugenia Lamb Everett diary
Collection
Identifier: MS 0583
Abstract
The Lucia Eugenia Lamb Everett diary (1862) describes her overland journey to Nevada in a horse-drawn wagon. She includes descriptions of buffalo skulls, encounters with Indians, and the crossing of rivers and creeks.
Dates:
1862
Emma Josephine Young Gilliland letter [typescript]
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0383
Abstract
The Emma Josephine Young Gilliland letter [typescript] was sent to her mother in 1850 July 23. This letter was written during a stop in Salt Lake City describing a trip from Indiana. Tells of the trip through Emigration Canyon, general trail conditions, food and conditions in Salt Lake City; tells of plan to move on to California in the spring. Typescript incomplete; last page of original letter missing.
Dates:
1850
Alonzo Huckins diary and genealogy
Collection
Identifier: MS 0130
Abstract
The Alonzo Huckins diary and genealogy consist of a journal kept by Huckins (b. 1837), primarily of his travels from Fort Leavenworth and Fort Riley to Camp Floyd and Fort Kearney in the 1860s, along with some genealogical materials regarding the Huckins family.
Dates:
1860s
William Lee diary [photocopies]
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0673
Abstract
The William Lee diary (1858-1859) consists of a photocopy of the notes taken by Lee while on a journey across the plains.
Dates:
1858-1859
J. Heinrich Lienhard papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0089
Abstract
The J. Heinrich Lienhard papers (1843-1933) consist of a translated portion of Lienhard's diary about his life in California before and after the gold rush, and photocopies of correspondence, certificates, and other items relating to Lienhard and his family.
Dates:
1843-1933
Microfilmed copy of the Dale Lowell Morgan papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0560
Abstract
This collection consists only of a microfilmed copy of the Dale Lowell Morgan papers which are held at the Bancroft Library. The microfilm reels consists primarily of correspondence, manuscripts, transcriptions, notes and research. Correspondence concerns Morgan publications, historical research, criticism, and his family. Subjects include Western American history, the fur trade, exploration, California history, LDS history and bibliography, and current research by others. For further...
Dates:
1933-1971
Fred A. Rosenstock papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0487
Abstract
The Fred A. Rosenstock papers (1849-1970) consist of business letters and research materials dealing with the history of the Western United States. The bulk of the materials consists of correspondence between Fred Rosenstock and Dale Morgan concerning publishing activities and personal correspondence from various persons to Alphonso Jennings, a western outlaw. Also included are a few historical items: a photocopy and transcript of an 1849 overland diary of Hugh Skinner, a letter from J. Exton...
Dates:
1849-1970; Majority of material found within 1912-1970