Philadelphia Area Archives

Start Over Subject Frontier and pioneer life--West (U.S.)--History--19th century

Daily report of Charles Boss. Life and adventures on the frontiers., approximately 1884-1893 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume (approximately 478 pages)
Abstract:: Fictionalized journal of Charles Boss describing his frontier life and encounters with Indians while serving in the United States Army from 1866 to 1884.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

The overland narrative of John Grindell: Platteville, Wis., to California 1850 : typed carbon copy, 1850 march 25-august 1 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume (18 pages)
Abstract:: This typed transcript of a journal chronicles Platteville, Wisconsin, resident John Grindell's 1850 overland journey west during the California Gold Rush.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]