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David Woodman papers

 Collection
Identifier: c-00128

Scope and Contents

This collection includes letters written by David Woodman to his wife Jane while he was in California in 1852-1853. His early letters describe the trip from Paw Paw, Michigan to the Sacramento area by riverboat and wagon train. Later letters tell of living conditions, social life and gold mining. Woodman became very disillusioned with California and especially with the prospects of becoming rich through gold mining. The collection also includes home remedies for diphtheria and catarrh.

Dates

  • Creation: 1852-1853, undated

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Permission to publish material from this collection must be obtained from University Archives & Historical Collections, Michigan State University.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (, 3 folders)

Language of Materials

English

Custodial History

Gift of John G. Woodman, 1962-07-09. Transferred by Michigan State University.

Legal Status

Copyright: Michigan State University. Property Rights: Michigan State University.

Title
David Woodman Papers
Status
4 Published And Cataloged
Date
March 1965
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the University Archives and Historical Collections Repository

Contact:
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East Lansing MI 48824 US
517-355-2330