Ferdinand C. Ewer Diary/scrapbook

Résumé du livre

Leatherbound volume containing handwritten copies by Ewer of his original journals, recording the events of his life, entered by year; with accompanying scrapbook items, such as letters, sketches, ephemera, and clippings. Includes reminiscences of his childhood, student days at Harvard University, and his 1849 voyage to San Francisco; and reminiscent and contemporary accounts of his life in San Francisco, where he worked for various pioneer newspapers and publications, and served as a minister of Grace Episcopal Church. Also includes frequent references to Ewer's political and business activities in San Francisco.