Collection context
Summary
- Creators:
- Catlin, Amos Parmelee, 1823-1900
- Abstract:
- Family, business and political correspondence, including transcripts of 10 additional letters received by A.P. Catlin.
- Extent:
- Number of containers: 50 folders
- Language:
- English
Background
- Biographical / historical:
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Amos Parmelee Catlin, born in New York in 1823, studied law there, came to California in 1849 to practice law and mine extensively at Mormon Island. In 1850 he formed a short-lived law partnership with John Currey in Sacramento. Catlin also became, at times, deeply involved in politics. Running for various positions, he was elected state Senator twice. He died in 1900.
- Physical location:
- For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog.
Access and use
- Location of this collection:
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University of California, Berkeley, The Bancroft LibraryBerkeley, CA 94720-6000, US
- Contact:
- 510-642-6481