Image / George C. Perkins, Republican candidate for Governor of California

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Title: George C. Perkins, Republican candidate for Governor of California
Contributor: E. Bosqui & Co
Date Created and/or Issued: 1879?]
Publication Information: [San Francisco, Calif. : Hinton, Rapp & Co
Contributing Institution: California State Library
Collection: California History Section Picture Catalog
Rights Information: Please contact the contributing institution for more information regarding the copyright status of this object.
Description: Bust-length portrait.
2010-5153.
Born in 1839 in Maine. Arrived in California in 1855 via the ship, Galatea. Spent time in gold mining before acquiring a store. Eventually active in Pacific Coast Steam Navigation Company, owned ranches, involved in mining and lumber and various other business enterprises. Served in California Senate, as Governor and as U.S. Senator. Died in 1923.
Type: image
Format: Portraits.
Nonprojected graphic
Extent: 1 print : lithograph ; 22 7/8 x 17 1/2 in.
Identifier: (C)001492041CSL01-Aleph
Language: English
Subject: Perkins, George C.. (George Clement),, 1839-1923--Portraits
Pioneers--California
Governors--California
Legislators--California
Business people--California
Prints
Place: California

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