David Chamberlin autobiography
Scope and Contents
One handwritten autobiography by Chamberlin, one handwritten history of the early discoveries and settlement of California condensed from various authors, and miscellaneous items. Chamberlin talks about his youth, his various travels, and his encounters with Native Americans.
Dates
- 1853-1889
Creator
- Chamberlin, David, 1819- (Person)
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 David Chamberlin autobiography must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Biographical Note
American pioneer and traveler.
Extent
1 folder (0.05 linear ft.) : 83 p. ; 5 items
Language of Materials
English
Custodial History
Donated by Esther C. Steward in 1982.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated; Esther C. Steward; 1982.
Appraisal
19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts.
- Autobiographies
- California -- History -- 1850-1950
- Chamberlin, David, 1819-
- Dakota Indians -- History
- Expeditions and Adventure
- Immigration and American Expansion
- Indians of North America -- History
- Overland Journeys to the Western United States
- Overland journeys to the Pacific
- West (U.S.) -- History -- 1848-1860
- West (U.S.) -- History -- 1860-1890
- West (U.S.) -- History -- 1890-1945
- Title
- Register of David Chamberlin autobiography
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Benjamin Sipes
- Date
- 2010 September 13
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- 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
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States