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H. Heiman letter

 File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS SC 2420

Scope and Contents

Handwritten letter dated 26 Dec. 1850. The item was written in Legards Bar, California and was addressed to D. M. Woodin in Lapeer, Michigan. Heiman writes about life at the gold mines. He states that working in the mines is for people willing to "work hard and live like a dog."

Dates

  • 1850 December 26

Creator

Language of Materials

Materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

Open for public research.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from H. Heiman letter must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical note

Gold miner in California.

Extent

1 item (4 p.)(0.01 linear ft.)

Custodial History

Acquired from Fred Rosenstock of Denver, Colorado as an addition to the Robert S. Ellison Collection, MSS 782.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Acquired; Fred Rosenstock.

Appraisal

19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts.

Title
Register of H. Heiman letter
Status
In Progress
Author
Benjamin Sipes
Date
2010 October 25
Description rules
Appm
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English in Latin script.

Repository Details

Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository

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