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