Series WA MSS 123 : Letters about the discovery of gold in Colorado
Scope and Contents
Samuel Stephen Curtis' experiences going to Colorado by ox team, prospecting and trading at Cherry Creek, and during the early settlement of Auraria and Denver; and the attempt to establish Jefferson Territory, 1858-1860.
Dates
- 1846-1866
Creator
- From the Collection: Curtis, Samuel Ryan, 1805-1866
Conditions Governing Access
The materials are open for research.
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Part of the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library Repository
Location
121 Wall Street
New Haven, CT 06511
Opening Hours
Access Information
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