Jacob S. Hayden Diary, 1852 A&M 2302

Jacob S. Hayden Diary, 1852 A&M 2302


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Repository
West Virginia and Regional History Center
Identification
A&M 2302
Title
Jacob S. Hayden Diary 1852
URL:
https://archives.lib.wvu.edu/ark:/99999/190181
Quantity
0.1 Linear Feet, Summary: 1/2 in. (1 folder)
Creator
Hayden, Jacob S.
Location
West Virginia and Regional History Center / West Virginia University / 1549 University Avenue / P.O. Box 6069 / Morgantown, WV 26506-6069 / Phone: 304-293-3536 / Fax: 304-293-3981 / URL: https://wvrhc.lib.wvu.edu/
Language
English
Abstract
Chronicle written by Hayden, Mayor of Fairmont, of his trip to the west coast. He describes the perils of a steamboat trip from Pittsburgh to Independence, Missouri, and the joys and hardships of travel by wagon across the Great Plains to California. Indian encounters, river crossings, inclement weather, scarcity of water, thieves, and firing squads are some of the topics noted.

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Preferred Citation

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Jacob S. Hayden Diary, A&M 2302, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.


Subjects and Indexing Terms

  • California
  • California -- Gold discoveries
  • Diaries and journals.
  • Fairmont.
  • Hayden, Jacob S.
  • Indians of North America
  • Outlaws
  • Rivers and river valleys.
  • Steamboats
  • Travel accounts.
  • Wagon trains
  • Weather

Significant Places Associated With the Collection

  • California
  • California -- Gold discoveries
  • Fairmont.