Hiram Alton Diary

Collection

Identifier: M7

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Collection contains a typed transcript of diary entries. End of diary (Oct. 1864-Aug. 1865) briefly describes efforts to find work in San Francisco Bay region.

Dates

April 6, 1864-August 12, 1865

Conditions Governing Use

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Extent

1 envelope(s) (15 leaves)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Unknown donor.

Bibliography

Allton made a journey from Columbus, Ohio to San Francisco, Calif. Apr. 6-Oct. 1, 1864. Crossed plains and mountains by ox cart; in Colorado by South Platte route.

Subjects

Diaries Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Journeys Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Overland journeys to the Pacific -- 19th century -- Diaries. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Transcripts Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
West (U.S.) -- Description and travel -- 19th century. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings