An account of his voyage from Pike, New York to California by way of Panama to work in the gold mines. When his health was failing, he took up farming of onions as a livelihood; he discovered this occupation had its hazards in the dry season. He did not marry, and decided that after seventeen years, he would remain in California.
Subject (Geographic):
SanFrancisco (Calif.)
Subject (Name):
Ancient Order of Knighthood of the Ark (California), Northerner (Steamship), Van Slyke, David, Van Slyke, Martin, Van Slyke, Menso, Van Slyke, Norman, Van Slyke, Peter, Van Slyke, William S, and West Wind (Steamship)
Subject (Topic):
Agriculture--California, Gold mines and mining--California, and Voyages to the Pacific coast
The Burnett Family Papers consist of diaries, memoirs, invitations, and miscellaneous printed material. The diary of Lester Burnett, the father of W. C. Burnett, chronicles his journey to San Francisco by way of Panama, and his early days there. The entries run from July 13, 1850 to January 8, 1851. The diary of W. C. Burnett also describes a voyage to San Francisco and his early days there. Entries run from April 20 to May 24, 1854. In addition, there is an undated typescript memoir by Jane Cleveland Burnett, W. C. Burnettt's wife, entitled, "My Memories of Early California Days." There are also two folders of invitations to events in the San Francisco area dating from 1851 to 1891.
Description:
Blank leaves not digitized.
Subject (Geographic):
SanFrancisco (Calif.)--Description and
Subject (Name):
Burnett, Jane Cleveland, Burnett, Lester, and Burnett, W. C.,--(Wellington C.)
The Burnett Family Papers consist of diaries, memoirs, invitations, and miscellaneous printed material. The diary of Lester Burnett, the father of W. C. Burnett, chronicles his journey to San Francisco by way of Panama, and his early days there. The entries run from July 13, 1850 to January 8, 1851. The diary of W. C. Burnett also describes a voyage to San Francisco and his early days there. Entries run from April 20 to May 24, 1854. In addition, there is an undated typescript memoir by Jane Cleveland Burnett, W. C. Burnettt's wife, entitled, "My Memories of Early California Days." There are also two folders of invitations to events in the San Francisco area dating from 1851 to 1891.
Description:
First two leaves of W. C. Burnett's diary lacking bottom corner, affecting text.
Subject (Geographic):
SanFrancisco (Calif.)--Description and
Subject (Name):
Burnett, Jane Cleveland, Burnett, Lester, and Burnett, W. C.,--(Wellington C.)
James D. Hutton collection of drawings and photographs.
Container / Volume:
Box 1 | Folder 1
Image Count:
1
Abstract:
Four salted paper prints made during the Raynolds expedition of 1859-1860 depicting Laramie Hills with tipis in the foreground; a fort, possibly Fort Union; two sets of group portraits of Arapahos, one of them of Arapaho chiefs Eagle Head, Split-nose, Little Owl, and Friday. There are 17 drawings by Hutton, 11 of them of western views, most probably made during the Raynolds expedition, depicting Fort Sarpy on the Yellowstone; Eagle Creek on the upper Missouri River; the valley of Wind River; Red Canon Creek, Big Horn Mountains; and Lodge Pole Peak and Crow Peak in the Black Hills. There are nine other drawings present, six by three other identified artists: R. W. Ingle, W. Taylor, Jr., and William Rich Hutton, James' brother. The drawing by William Rich Hutton is a view of San Francisco. Accompanied by a document made out to Miss Ellen S. Hutton in thanks for her work as church organist.
Accompanied by a container list., James D. Hutton headed the photographic unit of the 1856-1860 expedition led by Captain William Franklin Raynolds to the Yellowstone and the Wind River Mountains., See also Hutton photographs in the William Franklin Raynolds Papers, WA MSS 393., and Verso is blank.
Subject (Geographic):
SanFrancisco (Calif.)--Pictorial works
Subject (Name):
Hutton, Wm. R.--(William Rich),--1826-1901, Ingle, R. W.,--artist, and Raynolds, W. F.--(William Franklin),--1820-1894
Subject (Topic):
Arapaho Indians--Portraits and Indians of North America--Portraits
James D. Hutton collection of drawings and photographs.
Container / Volume:
Box 1 | Folder 2
Image Count:
1
Abstract:
Four salted paper prints made during the Raynolds expedition of 1859-1860 depicting Laramie Hills with tipis in the foreground; a fort, possibly Fort Union; two sets of group portraits of Arapahos, one of them of Arapaho chiefs Eagle Head, Split-nose, Little Owl, and Friday. There are 17 drawings by Hutton, 11 of them of western views, most probably made during the Raynolds expedition, depicting Fort Sarpy on the Yellowstone; Eagle Creek on the upper Missouri River; the valley of Wind River; Red Canon Creek, Big Horn Mountains; and Lodge Pole Peak and Crow Peak in the Black Hills. There are nine other drawings present, six by three other identified artists: R. W. Ingle, W. Taylor, Jr., and William Rich Hutton, James' brother. The drawing by William Rich Hutton is a view of San Francisco. Accompanied by a document made out to Miss Ellen S. Hutton in thanks for her work as church organist.
Description:
Accompanied by a container list., James D. Hutton headed the photographic unit of the 1856-1860 expedition led by Captain William Franklin Raynolds to the Yellowstone and the Wind River Mountains., See also Hutton photographs in the William Franklin Raynolds Papers, WA MSS 393., and Verso is blank.
Subject (Geographic):
SanFrancisco (Calif.)--Pictorial works
Subject (Name):
Hutton, Wm. R.--(William Rich),--1826-1901, Ingle, R. W.,--artist, and Raynolds, W. F.--(William Franklin),--1820-1894
Subject (Topic):
Arapaho Indians--Portraits and Indians of North America--Portraits
James D. Hutton collection of drawings and photographs.
Container / Volume:
Box 1 | Folder 5
Image Count:
2
Abstract:
Four salted paper prints made during the Raynolds expedition of 1859-1860 depicting Laramie Hills with tipis in the foreground; a fort, possibly Fort Union; two sets of group portraits of Arapahos, one of them of Arapaho chiefs Eagle Head, Split-nose, Little Owl, and Friday. There are 17 drawings by Hutton, 11 of them of western views, most probably made during the Raynolds expedition, depicting Fort Sarpy on the Yellowstone; Eagle Creek on the upper Missouri River; the valley of Wind River; Red Canon Creek, Big Horn Mountains; and Lodge Pole Peak and Crow Peak in the Black Hills. There are nine other drawings present, six by three other identified artists: R. W. Ingle, W. Taylor, Jr., and William Rich Hutton, James' brother. The drawing by William Rich Hutton is a view of San Francisco. Accompanied by a document made out to Miss Ellen S. Hutton in thanks for her work as church organist.
Alternative Title:
Below mouth of Eagle Creek Upper Missouri River
Description:
Accompanied by a container list., James D. Hutton headed the photographic unit of the 1856-1860 expedition led by Captain William Franklin Raynolds to the Yellowstone and the Wind River Mountains., and See also Hutton photographs in the William Franklin Raynolds Papers, WA MSS 393.
Subject (Geographic):
SanFrancisco (Calif.)--Pictorial works
Subject (Name):
Hutton, Wm. R.--(William Rich),--1826-1901, Ingle, R. W.,--artist, and Raynolds, W. F.--(William Franklin),--1820-1894
Subject (Topic):
Arapaho Indians--Portraits and Indians of North America--Portraits
James D. Hutton collection of drawings and photographs.
Container / Volume:
Box 1 | Folder 6
Image Count:
1
Abstract:
Four salted paper prints made during the Raynolds expedition of 1859-1860 depicting Laramie Hills with tipis in the foreground; a fort, possibly Fort Union; two sets of group portraits of Arapahos, one of them of Arapaho chiefs Eagle Head, Split-nose, Little Owl, and Friday. There are 17 drawings by Hutton, 11 of them of western views, most probably made during the Raynolds expedition, depicting Fort Sarpy on the Yellowstone; Eagle Creek on the upper Missouri River; the valley of Wind River; Red Canon Creek, Big Horn Mountains; and Lodge Pole Peak and Crow Peak in the Black Hills. There are nine other drawings present, six by three other identified artists: R. W. Ingle, W. Taylor, Jr., and William Rich Hutton, James' brother. The drawing by William Rich Hutton is a view of San Francisco. Accompanied by a document made out to Miss Ellen S. Hutton in thanks for her work as church organist.
Alternative Title:
Fort Sarpy on the Yellowstone
Description:
Accompanied by a container list., James D. Hutton headed the photographic unit of the 1856-1860 expedition led by Captain William Franklin Raynolds to the Yellowstone and the Wind River Mountains., See also Hutton photographs in the William Franklin Raynolds Papers, WA MSS 393., and Verso is blank.
Subject (Geographic):
SanFrancisco (Calif.)--Pictorial works
Subject (Name):
Hutton, Wm. R.--(William Rich),--1826-1901, Ingle, R. W.,--artist, and Raynolds, W. F.--(William Franklin),--1820-1894
Subject (Topic):
Arapaho Indians--Portraits and Indians of North America--Portraits