Letters from California

Letters from California

California
19th Century
Women
Letters
Transport
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Santa Barbara
San Diego
Tijuana
The San Pedro wineries

A collection of letters dated between May 14, 1888 and November 3, 1888, written by a 25 year old woman, Harriet Harper describing her long visit to different areas of California. Accompanied by another young woman, Marion, they use different modes of transportation such rail and coastal steamship to various destinations around California and even into Mexico. Harper defines her feelings as she overlooks a bird’s-eye view of San Francisco and regards their ‘stylish women’ and ‘tailor-made girls’ whilst also stating their ‘charming complexions’ and ‘air of “go”’ which may be different to the women from Maine which is where Harper is situated.

Harriet Harper – Produced around California

Library of Congress

Printed by Portland, Me., Press of B. Thurston & co
https://www.loc.gov/item/44026997/
[Date Accessed – 12/11/17]

1888

Freya Harper

https://www.loc.gov/item/44026997/
Call Number/Physical Location
F866 .H28
Library of Congress Control Number
44026997

English

Textual - printed letters (transcript)

19th century