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Description
2018-0787. Bust-length portrait. Born in Columbus, Ohio in 1827. Studied law; came to California in 1850, settling in San Francisco. Worked as lawyer; in 1851 was district attorney for Sacramento. In 1852 elected to U.S. House of Representatives. In 1860 elected Governor, served five days before being selected to serve in U.S. Senate. After leaving office, joined the London and San Francisco Bank Ltd where helped finance California Pacific and North Pacific Coast Railroad. Died in 1882. Also have negative: 6157 (5x4 in.); and, no. 3653 (7x6 in.)
Type
image
Format
Unmediated Sheet Portraits. Nonprojected graphic
Extent
1 print : lithograph ; 5 1/2 x 4 1/4 in.
Identifier
(C)001626878CSL01-Aleph
Language
English
Subject
Latham, Milton S.,, 1827-1882--Portraits Lawyers--California--San Francisco Legislators--California Governors--California Pioneers--California--San Francisco Bankers--California--San Francisco San Francisco (Calif.)--Biography--Portraits Photographic prints Lithographs Portrait prints
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