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William H. Zerbe Diary

Date

1850-1852

Creator

Zerbe, William H., 1824-1894

Location

Rare Books & Special Collections, Hesburgh Libraries

A manuscript diary recording the experiences during the California gold rush of William H. Zerbe of Berks County, Pennsylvania. Most of the volume consists of daily diary entries running from 1 July to 16 November 1850, a period roughly corresponding to the time between Zerbe's abandonment of mining and his departure from California. Entries are typically brief, of 20 to 50 words, though the occasional entry runs to 100 words. Much of the content of the diary relates to the author's efforts to find work, and his travels to that end, between San Francisco and the gold fields. Entries made during Zerbe's trip home in 1850-51 are irregular and brief. There are also a few financial records (accounts), probably postdating Zerbe's return to Pennsylvania.

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A manuscript diary recording the experiences during the California gold rush of William H. Zerbe of Berks County, Pennsylvania. Most of the volume consists of daily diary entries running from 1 July to 16 November 1850, a period roughly corresponding to the time between Zerbe's abandonment of mining and his departure from California. Entries are typically brief, of 20 to 50 words, though the occasional entry runs to 100 words. Much of the content of the diary relates to the author's efforts to find work, and his travels to that end, between San Francisco and the gold fields. Entries made during Zerbe's trip home in 1850-51 are irregular and brief. There are also a few financial records (accounts), probably postdating Zerbe's return to Pennsylvania.
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Zerbe, William H., 1824-1894
1850-1852
Mixed Materials
MSN/EA_8000-1
Pioneers
California
History
19th century
California
History
1846-1850
Adventure and adventurers
California
California
Social conditions
19th century
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1 volume
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