William/Lucia Letters

Collection

Identifier: M848

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Letters home to his wife Lucia give account of miner's life in 1860s Colorado.

Dates

1865-1867

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Copyright

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Biographical / Historical

William, pioneer miner and prospector in various Colorado mining towns and camps.

Extent

1 envelope (26 items)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source unknown.

Subjects

Frontier and pioneer life -- Colorado. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Miners -- Colorado -- Correspondence. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Mines and mineral resources -- Colorado. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings