1. Correspondence Creator: Paden, Melvin, d. 1854 Published / Created: 1852-1854 Call Number: WA MSS S-717 P133 Image Count: 19 Resource Type: Archives or Manuscripts Abstract: Life in the mine fields in and around Butte County, California, reflected in the correspondence of a prospector to his wife and a friend. Included is a letter to Paden's wife from his brother telling of Paden's death in the mine fields. Subject (Geographic): Butte County (Calif.) Subject (Name): Paden, Jane and Paden, Melvin, d. 1854 Subject (Topic): Gold mines and mining--California Found in: Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Correspondence
