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Map of the states of California and Nevada.

Description: Map shows late nineteenth century California and Nevada railroads, roads, mines and mineral resources, military posts, township grid, land districts, counties, major cities, towns, and Native American reservations. Inset: [Elevation above the sea of some of the principal mountains in California and Nevada]. Includes legend and keys to judicial and land districts. Relief shown by hachures, spot heights, and profile diagram. Scale [1:1,140,480].
Date: 1883
Creator: Gibbes, Charles Drayton.
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

[Letter from Sam E. Wanford to Charles B. Moore, November 29, 1883]

Description: Letter from Sam Wanford saying he likes Selma California less than Modesto. Talks about visiting Yolo and how irrigation was a problem. He recommends that a cousin of his from Yolo would like to go to Texas and be a teacher. He highly recommends her and says he will accompany her to Texas if they think they can find a place for her. He says she is "a boss on music," but can also assist in teaching school or even pick cotton. He misses going to the dances at their house. Says he is well and… more
Date: November 29, 1883
Creator: Wanford, Sam E.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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