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Frontier and pioneer life--West (U.S.)--History--19th century

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2008104177

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

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