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Daily report of Charles Boss. Life and adventures on the frontiers.
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0097-Item 0006
Abstract
Fictionalized journal of Charles Boss describing his frontier life and encounters with Indians while serving in the United States Army from 1866 to 1884.
Dates:
circa 1884-1893
The overland narrative of John Grindell: Platteville, Wis., to California 1850 : typed carbon copy
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0097-Item 0031
Abstract
This typed transcript of a journal chronicles Platteville, Wisconsin, resident John Grindell's 1850 overland journey west during the California Gold Rush.
Dates:
1850 March 25-August 1
Edward F. Smith travel journal
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0097-Item 0067
Abstract
This travel diary written by Edward F. Smith documents his 1869 journey from Dubuque, Iowa, to Omaha, Nebraska, and further west along the Platte River. The journal also served as a commonplace book and features handwritten quotes and poems, assorted facts, sketches, handwriting exercises, records of financial transactions, and debts owed.
Dates:
circa 1869-870