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Diary of Richard C. Harrison

1850 to 1853
MS 152
Collection Guide

Photocopy of holograph diary. Brief daily entries relate Richard Harrison's travels in California, and prospecting in the gold fields, 1850- 1853. Includes his personal financial records, and a copy of his last will and testament.

Included materials:
Manuscript
Subject Area:
Mining
Collection Area:
Arizona & Southwest

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